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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 2018?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 2018, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (34% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Venus opposed Uranus. Restless hearts. The need for space runs into the need for closeness. Mercury moved from Sagittarius into Scorpio.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 2018. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°14' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°13'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°23'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°57'58" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 29°21'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 9°47'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 5°06'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 7°52'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 29°08'42" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 13°42'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 19°39'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 29°11'13" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 1, 2018
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 34% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Restless hearts. The need for space runs into the need for closeness. | |
| Mercury re-enters Scorpio (retrograde) | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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