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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 2040?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 2040, the Sun is in Sagittarius (12°56' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is New Moon (0% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 2040. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°13' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 22°42' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°56'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 15°26'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°26'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 27°37'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 16°32'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 24°34'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°32'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 7°51'39" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°28'24" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 24°59'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 23°29'31" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 4, 2040
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 12°45' Sagittarius | |
| Mercury trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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