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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 2071?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 2071, the Sun is in Sagittarius (28°40' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is New Moon (1% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 2071. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°12' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 23°38' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°40'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°26'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°51'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 22°00'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°13'37" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°38'10" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 10°32'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 28°04'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 14°28'06" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 3°32'04" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 23°06'10" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 20, 2071
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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