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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 2023?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 2023, the Sun was in Sagittarius (29°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (69% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Venus opposed Uranus. Restless hearts. The need for space runs into the need for closeness. Mercury sextiled Saturn while Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 2023. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°37' Aries at midnight UTC to 28°22' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°20'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 21°31'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 2°24'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 19°54'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 19°33'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°44'21" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°22'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°39'08" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 24°57'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 29°02'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 21°26'04" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 21, 2023
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 69% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Restless hearts. The need for space runs into the need for closeness. | |
| Mercury sextile Saturn | Careful, practical thinking. Plans made now tend to hold. |
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