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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 2026?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 2026, the Sun is in Sagittarius (16°24' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
Mercury opposes Uranus. Nervy and abrupt. Tech glitches and things said too fast. Mercury sextiles Pluto.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°29' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°30' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°24'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 10°30'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°15'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 2°49'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°32'34" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°59'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 7°56'02" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°09'13" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 1°37'19" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°43'22" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 24°05'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 8, 2026
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Uranus | Nervy and abrupt. Tech glitches and things said too fast. | |
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Penetrating focus. Good for investigation and frank talks. |
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