The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 29, 2010?
Quick Answer
On December 29, 2010, the Sun was in Capricorn (7°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (35% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 29, 2010. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°52' Libra at midnight UTC to 1°49' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°39'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 24°52'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 19°40'32" Sagittarius | Stationing direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 21°11'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°26'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 26°13'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 16°32'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 26°54'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°40'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 5°14'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 2°26'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 29, 2010
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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