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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 2008?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 2008, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (49% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 2008. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°10' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°09' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°57'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°42'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 11°03'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 13°16'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 24°10'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 26°05'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 21°37'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 18°56'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 22°05'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 0°47'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 11°37'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 19, 2008
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 27°54' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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