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Where Were the Planets on December 16, 2026?
Quick Answer
On December 16, 2026, the Sun is in Sagittarius (24°32' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is First Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 16, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°50' Pisces at midnight UTC to 22°16' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°32'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 16°01'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 15°32'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°05'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°53'28" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°00'16" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 7°57'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°50'17" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 1°37'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°55'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 23°39'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 16, 2026
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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