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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 2026?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 2026, the Sun is in Sagittarius (17°25' 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 9, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°30' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°26' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°25'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 22°29'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°46'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 3°32'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°51'45" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°00'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 7°55'49" Aries | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°06'47" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 1°37'11" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°44'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 24°01'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 9, 2026
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 16°57' Sagittarius | |
| Mercury square Mars | Exact square | |
| Venus square Pluto | Exact square |
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