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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 2013?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 2013, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 2013. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°01' Aries at midnight UTC to 1°44' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°37'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 25°25'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 11°22'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 27°16'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 2°21'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 18°31'12" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 18°24'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 8°36'03" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 2°49'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 10°34'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 5°17'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on December 12, 2013
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 79% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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