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Where Were the Planets on December 23, 2078?
Quick Answer
On December 23, 2078, the Sun is in Capricorn (2°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 23, 2078. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°22' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°40' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°02'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 2°05'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°52'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 21°22'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 22°42'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°39'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 22°20'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 26°07'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 0°21'46" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 11°05'53" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 7°32'29" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 23, 2078
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 75% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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