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Where Were the Planets on December 11, 2017?
Quick Answer
On December 11, 2017, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (38% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 11, 2017. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°17' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°09' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°37'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°45'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 23°23'09" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 12°43'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 1°20'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 13°10'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 28°58'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 24°46'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 11°34'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 18°06'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 17°59'08" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 11, 2017
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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