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Where Were the Planets on December 17, 2051?
Quick Answer
On December 17, 2051, the Sun is in Sagittarius (25°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase is Full Moon (100% illuminated). Neptune is retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 17, 2051. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°44' Gemini at midnight UTC to 0°29' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°28'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°08'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 4°51'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 29°00'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 22°00'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°21'20" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 16°47'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°10'59" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 28°30'40" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Pluto | 9°52'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| North Node | 20°05'19" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 17, 2051
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile | |
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Full Moon in Gemini | 25°39' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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