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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 2010?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 2010, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 2010. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°05' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 8°29' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°18'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°19'34" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 5°51'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 5°01'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 1°08'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 24°13'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 15°16'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 26°40'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°12'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 4°31'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 3°29'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 9, 2010
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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