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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 2015?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 2015, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (48% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 2015. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°58' Virgo at midnight UTC to 18°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°59'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°57'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°47'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°02'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 12°14'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 21°17'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°51'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 16°46'34" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 7°05'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 14°06'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 27°07'06" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 3, 2015
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 48% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 10°48' Virgo |
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