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Where Were the Planets on December 21, 2053?
Quick Answer
On December 21, 2053, the Sun is in Capricorn (0°04' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Venus and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 21, 2053. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°33' Taurus at midnight UTC to 14°15' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°04'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 7°20'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°04'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 13°39'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 9°04'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 25°44'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 9°15'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 9°39'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°59'52" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 12°26'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| North Node | 11°10'03" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 21, 2053
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Capricorn | December Solstice | |
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square |
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