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Where Were the Planets on December 28, 2011?
Quick Answer
On December 28, 2011, the Sun was in Capricorn (6°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 28, 2011. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°10' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 0°07' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°23'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 23°41'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 15°18'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°31'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 19°13'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 0°22'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°03'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 0°47'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 28°48'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 7°11'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 13°09'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 28, 2011
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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