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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 2053?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 2053, the Sun is in Sagittarius (27°01' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase is First Quarter (51% illuminated). Venus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 2053. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°12' Pisces at midnight UTC to 4°35' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°01'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°21'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 27°19'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 14°54'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°56'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 25°07'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 9°03'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°35'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 3°04'21" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 12°24'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| North Node | 11°19'35" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 18, 2053
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 26°54' Pisces | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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