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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 2040?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 2040, the Sun is in Sagittarius (26°09' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (99% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
The Sun meets Mars in Sagittarius. Energy runs high and patience runs short. Good for starting things, hard on waiting.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 2040. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°31' Gemini at midnight UTC to 20°54' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°09'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°44'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 27°52'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 12°21'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 26°10'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 26°43'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 22°37'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 7°32'38" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°14'51" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 25°10'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 22°48'13" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 17, 2040
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mars | Energy runs high and patience runs short. Good for starting things, hard on waiting. |
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