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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 2009?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 2009, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°04' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 18°29' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°38'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°18'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°29'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 17°05'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 19°31'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°13'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 3°53'22" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 22°47'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°09'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 2°42'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 22°30'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 15, 2009
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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