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Where Were the Planets on December 29, 2040?
Quick Answer
On December 29, 2040, the Sun is in Capricorn (8°22' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 29, 2040. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°36' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 17°57' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°22'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 11°14'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 17°03'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 25°25'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 5°11'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 28°27'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 23°25'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 7°08'52" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 3°06'42" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 25°24'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 22°10'05" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 29, 2040
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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