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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 2009?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 2009, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°44' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 6°33' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°43'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°40'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 17°55'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°07'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 19°41'16" Leo | Stationing retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°56'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 4°04'53" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 22°50'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°15'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 2°51'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 22°17'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 19, 2009
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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