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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 2009?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 2009, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°55' Virgo at midnight UTC to 0°40' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°32'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°50'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°27'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 9°32'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 18°55'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 22°13'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 3°33'12" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 22°43'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°02'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 2°29'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 22°49'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 9, 2009
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 17°03' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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