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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 2015?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 2015, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (58% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 2015. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°49' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°57' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°58'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°56'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 18°14'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 26°52'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 11°39'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 21°10'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°44'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°47'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 7°04'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 14°04'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 27°10'17" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 2, 2015
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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