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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 2030?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 2030, the Sun is in Sagittarius (26°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase is Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 2030. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°04' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°21' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°35'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°40'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 20°15'19" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°08'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 15°18'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 12°25'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°48'16" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 20°37'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 10°34'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 10°22'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 6°11'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 18, 2030
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 26°05' Virgo | |
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square | |
| Mercury opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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