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Where Were the Planets on December 25, 2012?
Quick Answer
On December 25, 2012, the Sun was in Capricorn (4°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 25, 2012. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°27' Taurus at midnight UTC to 8°13' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°06'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 2°20'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 20°43'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°37'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°34'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°26'25" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 9°00'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 4°40'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 0°54'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 9°05'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 23°56'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 25, 2012
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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