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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 2009?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 2009, the Sun was in Sagittarius (11°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°14' Gemini at midnight UTC to 4°52' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°27'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°33'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 26°42'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 1°59'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 17°55'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 21°16'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 3°09'43" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 22°42'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 23°55'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 2°17'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 23°08'24" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 3, 2009
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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