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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.
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 | Exact opposition | |
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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