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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 2042?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 2042, the Sun is in Sagittarius (9°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 2042. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°54' Cancer at midnight UTC to 12°13' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°24'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°37'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 24°44'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 26°30'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°41'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 12°08'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°53'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 17°24'47" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°08'22" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 27°45'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 14°59'41" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 1, 2042
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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