Month: December 2022

1 January 2023 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

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For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

1 January 2023
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:11 Capricorn 03
Moon:13 Taurus 07
Mercury:23 Capricorn 16 Rx
Venus:28 Capricorn 19
Mars:08 Gemini 57 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 17
Saturn:22 Aquarius 30
Uranus:15 Taurus 08 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 53
Pluto:27 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45 Rx
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 14

Chiron:11 Aries 59
Ceres:03 Libra 19
Pallas:20 Cancer 35 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 53
Vesta:14 Pisces 19

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:5
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

1 January 2023
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Capricorn 50
Moon:10 Taurus 30
Mercury:23 Capricorn 24 Rx
Venus:28 Capricorn 04
Mars:08 Gemini 59 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 16
Saturn:22 Aquarius 28
Uranus:15 Taurus 08 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 53
Pluto:27 Capricorn 41

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 10 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 13

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 16
Pallas:20 Cancer 39 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 48
Vesta:14 Pisces 14

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:5
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

1 January 2023
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Capricorn 27
Moon:05 Taurus 46
Mercury:23 Capricorn 37 Rx
Venus:27 Capricorn 35
Mars:09 Gemini 02 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 13
Saturn:22 Aquarius 26
Uranus:15 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 52
Pluto:27 Capricorn 40

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 10

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 12
Pallas:20 Cancer 46 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 38
Vesta:14 Pisces 05

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:5
Mutable:4

A Laugh for the New Year

Yes, I know in the Northern Hemisphere this is a day early, but it is already 2023 in the Southern Hemisphere. I want to get back to doing tomorrow posts for both hemispheres. What a better time to start than January 1st? With all the yearly posts and January monthly posts I have to do tomorrow I am trying to get both hemispheres done today. Starting January 2nd, I am also going to try to get back to having the posts go live at a specific time every day. I just have not picked the times yet…lol

Remember it is easier to set goals for 2023 than resolutions

December 31, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST today (4:30 AM to 9:30 AM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Aries into Taurus.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today it’s easy to emotionally identify with your possessions, which is why you may be less willing to part with something or lend it to someone. You might also feel you have to defend yourself about something where there is really nothing at stake.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Today the Moon is in your sign, which will heighten your emotions. It will also create a greater need in you to belong to or relate to friends and loved ones today. The good news is that it tends to make you a little luckier than everybody else. Ask the universe for a favour.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a random date in the calendar. You don’t have to go out and paint the town red. It’s alright to stay home and hunker down. The reason I say this is because you don’t really feel much like socializing today. That’s quite alright. Relax.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A number of people are making a lot of demands on your time now. You’re busy with partners, close friends as well as groups, clubs and organizations. A female colleague might figure prominently in your plans today. Is this a time for a frank discussion?

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

For two days every month, the Moon is at the top of your chart bringing your focus to professional and business concerns. It calls attention to you. In fact, some people will be aware of personal details about your private life. Do you need to do some damage control?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Today you have an urge for a change of scenery. You want a chance to do something different that’s adventurous and exciting! Tread carefully because several other things might create some difficulties. Don’t be too ambitious. Just take baby steps today.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The placement of the Moon today will draw your attention to financial matters, inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property. Family discussions about old business, especially about property or home repairs are likely today. Go gently because people will be defensive. (It is what it is.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

For two days every month, the Moon will sit opposite your sign. When this occurs, you have to go more than halfway when dealing with others. You have to be cooperative and ready to compromise. Today is one of those days. (No biggie.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Today you will have to put your own emotional considerations second to the demands of someone else. You might have to work for someone or perform a service for them. Nevertheless, this can be a gratifying experience. When we show kindness to others, we like ourselves more.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Romance might be more meaningful for you today because the Moon is sitting in the part of your chart that has domain over romance, fun, social occasions and all things creative. You might also be involved with children more than usual today. If so, you might feel overprotective.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today you will enjoy the luxury of retiring to some place so that you can feel private and enjoy your own solitude. It’s the perfect time to go off by yourself and do a little navel gazing. You might see how strongly your habits control your life.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

When talking to others today, you want a real connection with them. That’s why you will feel frustrated if the conversation is superficial. You want to get right down to the nitty-gritty of something and share it with someone. Real feelings. Real facts.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Lance Reddick (1962) shares your birthday today. You are highly individualistic and always choose to walk to March to the beat of your own drum. You are friendly and value your relationships with others. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Take charge of your health. Physical exercise is important. Stay grounded and levelheaded.

December 31, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase

The Waxing Gibbous on December 31 has an illumination of 65%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 31 the Moon is 8.8 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 65%
Moon Age: 8.80 days
Moon Angle: 0.52
Moon Distance: 382,604.24 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,100,369.06 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

December 31, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 31, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Capricorn 14
Moon:03 Taurus 07
Mercury:23 Capricorn 43 Rx
Venus:27 Capricorn 20
Mars:09 Gemini 04 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 11
Saturn:22 Aquarius 25
Uranus:15 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 52
Pluto:27 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 09

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 09
Pallas:20 Cancer 50 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 33
Vesta:14 Pisces 00

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:5
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 31, 2022
09:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Capricorn 09
Moon:02 Taurus 03
Mercury:23 Capricorn 46 Rx
Venus:27 Capricorn 14
Mars:09 Gemini 05 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 11
Saturn:22 Aquarius 24
Uranus:15 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 52
Pluto:27 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 13 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 08

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 08
Pallas:20 Cancer 52 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 31
Vesta:13 Pisces 58

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:5
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

31 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Capricorn 52
Moon:28 Aries 19
Mercury:23 Capricorn 54 Rx
Venus:26 Capricorn 52
Mars:09 Gemini 08 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 09
Saturn:22 Aquarius 23
Uranus:15 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 52
Pluto:27 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 06

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 04
Pallas:20 Cancer 58 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 24
Vesta:13 Pisces 52

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

Benefits of Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell, Tips for Making the Most of Your New Year’s Eve Protection Spell, and Common Mistakes to Avoid When Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

From eclecticwitchcraft.com

Benefits of Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell can provide many benefits. It can help to create a safe and secure environment for the coming year, allowing you to focus on your goals and dreams without fear or worry.

The spell also helps to purify and cleanse any negative energies that may be lingering from the past year, allowing you to start fresh in the new year.

Additionally, this spell can help to open up your intuition and raise your vibration, allowing you to better connect with the Universe and manifest your desires. Finally, this spell can help to protect you from any negative influences or energies that may be present in the coming year.

Tips for Making the Most of Your New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

Once you have cast your New Year’s Eve Protection Spell, there are a few tips to help you make the most of it:

  1. Take a few moments each day to visualize the protective shield of light surrounding you and your space.
  2. Speak aloud your intention for the spell each day, reinforcing its power.
  3. Carry a small piece of salt with you as a reminder of the protection that the spell provides.
  4. Spend time in nature to connect with the elements and draw on their energy for protection and renewal.
  5. Make sure to take time for self-care and relaxation, as this will help to keep your energy balanced and protected.
  6. Call upon planetary energies for additional protection and guidance. Planets that can offer energy and protection in the new year are Jupiter, Saturn, and the Moon.
  7. Finally, remember to thank the Universe or the gods for their protection and guidance.

By following these tips, you can make sure that your New Year’s Eve Protection Spell is working to its fullest potential.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

When casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell, it is important to be mindful of the common mistakes that can occur. One of the most common mistakes is not setting a clear intention for the spell. Without an intention, the spell will lack focus and power.

There are times when it can be tempting to rush through the spell, but it is important to take your time and focus on each step. This will ensure that the spell is done correctly and with the right amount of energy.

Protection spells are very powerful, but if you do things that put you into a spiritually weak position, your protections can become fragile. Be sure to stay aligned with your highest self in what you do magically. If your highest self wouldn’t curse someone for stealing your parking spot, you probably shouldn’t either.

Finally, it is important to remember that protection spells are not a substitute for taking practical steps to protect yourself physically. While the spell can help to create a safe and secure environment, it is still important to take precautions such as locking your doors at night or avoiding dangerous situations.

By following these tips and avoiding common mistakes, you can ensure that your New Year’s Eve Protection Spell is effective and powerful.

 

Magical Correspondences In This Spell – New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

From eclecticwitchcraft.com

Magical correspondences are an important part of any spell, and this New Year’s Eve Protection Spell is no exception. Each of the ingredients used in this spell has its own unique magical properties that can help to amplify the power of the spell.

  • The white candle symbolizes the light of the divine, purity and protection
  • The salt is a powerful purifier that can absorb negative energies
  • The water is a symbol of cleansing and renewal
  • The incense can help to raise your vibration and open up your intuition
  • The paper and pen are used to write down all of your worries and fears so that they can be released

By combining these magical correspondences with your intention, you are creating a powerful spell that will help to protect you in the coming year.

New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

From eclecticwitchcraft.com

Correspondences for protection spells include symbolism related to safety and security (lock, keys) elements of the Earth (hiding places like rocks), astrological signs for power (Taurus for steadfast strength, Leo for courage) and colors traditionally associated with purity (white, light blue).

This type of magic attempts to create a bubble around its caster in order to protect them from outside forces; it seeks to promote balance while driving away destruction. You can see why protection magic is so important!

New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

As the veil between the worlds thins and the New Year approaches, it is important to ensure that we are protected from any negative energies or influences. This New Year’s Eve Protection Spell will help to create a bubble of safety and security around you, allowing you to start the new year with a sense of peace and balance.

To begin, gather all the necessary supplies.

Ingredients:

  • A white candle
  • A bowl of salt
  • A bowl of water
  • An incense burner and incense of your choice
  • A piece of paper and a pen
  • Any other items you feel called to use (crystals, herbs, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Begin by setting up your altar space. Place the white candle in the center and surround it with the salt and water bowls. Place the incense burner and any other items you are using around the candle.
  2. Light the candle and incense, then take a few moments to center yourself and focus on your intention for this spell.
  3. On the piece of paper, write down all of your fears, worries, anxieties, or anything else that you want to let go of from the past year.
  4. Once you have written everything down, fold the paper and place it in the bowl of salt.
  5. Take a few moments to visualize all of your worries and fears being absorbed by the salt, then take a deep breath and let it all go.
  6. Now, pick up the bowl of water and hold it in your hands.
  7. Visualize a protective shield of light surrounding you and your space, keeping out any negative energies or influences.
  8. As you visualize this shield, speak aloud your intention for the spell: “I cast this protection spell to keep me safe and secure in the new year.”
  9. Once you have spoken your intention, pour the water over the salt and paper in the bowl.
  10. Take a few moments to visualize the water washing away all of your worries and fears, and replacing them with feelings of safety and security.
  11. When you are finished, blow out the candle and incense, and thank the elements for their assistance in this spell.
  12. Finally, take a few moments to reflect on what you have just done, and how it will help you in the coming year.

By casting this New Year’s Eve Protection Spell, you are setting yourself up for a safe and secure start to the new year.

How to Cast a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

From eclecticwitchcraft.com

New Year’s Eve is a liminal time where the energies around us are more susceptible to change. As we look upon a new year full of possibilities and opportunities, it is important to start off the right way. Protecting ourselves, our family, and our space is something essential to do before we commence into the new year.

A New Year’s Eve Protection Spell can be a powerful tool to keep us safe and supported as we let go of the old year and prepare for the future.

Protection spells are powerful rituals that aim to safeguard oneself or one’s home from danger and harm. It is a fairly universal magical rite, often using symbols such as mirrors or images of guardian angels, to channel protective energies and ward off malicious intentions.

This type of spell often involves the use of charms, talismans and incantations; sacred objects like crystals, herbs and special tools may also be used to assist in the spell’s power.

Table Of Contents

New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

Magical Correspondences In This Spell

Benefits of Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

Tips for Making the Most of Your New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Casting a New Year’s Eve Protection Spell

2022 Historical Events The Good, The Bad and The Why Did This Have to Happen

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Feb 24 Russian leader Vladimir Putin announces the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine to “demilitarize” the country moments before Russia launches a full-scale pre-dawn invasion by land, air and sea, with bombings in several cities amid international condemnation [1] [2]

Mar 29 In a major victory for Ukraine, Russia announces it is withdrawing its badly mauled forces from around Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv

Jun 24 US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, eliminating constitutional right to choose abortion, in a 6-3 vote [1] [2]

Aug 3 US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the first speaker to visit Taiwan in 25 years, prompting condemnation from the Chinese Communist Party [1]

Sep 8 Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral Castle after ruling for 70 years, as the UK’s longest-serving monarch. Her eldest son inherits the throne as King Charles III. [1]

Dec 7 After widespread public protests China announces a major loosening of COVID-19 restrictions for the whole country, allowing home quarantine and scrapping QR codes, effectively ending China’s zero-COVID policy [1]

2022

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Jan 10 79th Golden Globes: Best film “The Power of the Dog” (drama), “West Side Story” (comedy/musical), Best TV series “Succession”, Best Director Jane Campion (Motion Picture)

Jan 26 Spotify removes Neil Young‘s music from its streaming platform after the singer-songwriter’s ultimatum in objection to COVID-19 misinformation in Joe Rogan‘s podcasts [1]

Feb 13 Super Bowl LVI halftime show features Hip Hop legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent

Feb 15 Revival of Meredith Willson’s musical “The Music Man”, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC

Mar 1 DC film “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, directed and written by Matt Reeves premieres in New York

Mar 9 American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie receives Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

Mar 13 75th BAFTA awards: Best Film “The Power of the Dog”, Best Director Jane Campion, acting awards Joanna Scanlan, Will Smith

2022

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Jan 3 Rock singer David Lee Roth cancels his pre-retirement residency in Las Vegas due to “unforeseen circumstances related to COVID…”

Jan 10 79th Golden Globes: Best film “The Power of the Dog” (drama), “West Side Story” (comedy/musical), Best TV series “Succession”, Best Director Jane Campion (Motion Picture)

Jan 26 Spotify removes Neil Young‘s music from its streaming platform after the singer-songwriter’s ultimatum in objection to COVID-19 misinformation in Joe Rogan‘s podcasts [1]

Feb 8 BRIT Awards: Adele wins best artist, song and album of the year

Feb 13 Super Bowl LVI halftime show features Hip Hop legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige, Eminem and 50 Cent

Feb 15 Revival of Meredith Willson’s musical “The Music Man”, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC

Mar 8 UK band Glass Animals’ song “Heat Waves” sets new record of 59 weeks for longest time to reach No. 1 on US Billboard Top 100 [1]

Mar 9 American singer-songwriter Lionel Richie receives Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

Click Here for More 2022 Historical Events in Sports

Jan 1 Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozen becomes first player in NBA history to hit buzzer-beaters on consecutive days; hits 3-pointers to beat Washington Wizards, 120-119 and previous night Indiana Pacers, 108-106

Jan 3 Scotsman Peter Wright wins his second PDC World Darts Championship; beats Michael Smith of England, 7-5 at the Alexandra Palace in London

Jan 6 Tennis world No. 1 Novak Đoković’s visa into Australia cancelled after uproar over his COVID-19 vaccination exemption

Jan 10 College Football, National Championship, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana: #3 Georgia beats #1 Alabama, 33-18

Jan 16 Unvaccinated World #1 tennis player Novak Đoković is deported by the Australian government on “health and good order” grounds, without playing in the Australian Open

Jan 18 Boston Bruins retire Willie O’Ree’s #22 jersey, on the 64th anniversary of his becoming the NHL’s first Black player [1]

Jan 23 Buffalo wide receiver Gabriel Davis scores an NFL playoff record 4 TDs in the Bills’ epic 42-36 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in their divisional-round playoff at Arrowhead Stadium

Jan 25 Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle becomes NHL’s new “Iron Man” with his 965th consecutive regular-season game, breaking Doug Jarvis’s all-time record, in a 4-3 loss at the New York Islanders [1]

Jan 29 Australian Open Women’s Tennis: World #1 Ash Barty wins her home Grand Slam event for the first time; beats American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6

Jan 30 AFC Championship, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri: Cincinnati Bengals beat Kansas City Chiefs, 27-24 OT

All 2022 Astronomy Picture of the Day

Here is the list for all the astronomy pictures from 2022 just in case I forgot to post some, or you missed seeing any of them.

Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

2022 December 31: Moon over Makemake
2022 December 30: Mars and the Star Clusters
2022 December 29: Horsehead and Flame
2022 December 28: Messier 88
2022 December 27: A Full Circle Rainbow over Norway
2022 December 26: NGC 6164: Dragon’s Egg Nebula and Halo
2022 December 25: Geminids and the Mittens
2022 December 24: Comet 2022 E3 ZTF
2022 December 23: Cassini Looks Out from Saturn
2022 December 22: NGC 1365: Majestic Island Universe
2022 December 21: Sun Halo at Sixty-three Degrees North
2022 December 20: Thor’s Helmet
2022 December 19: The Tadpole Nebula in Gas and Dust
2022 December 18: The 25 Brightest Stars in the Night Sky
2022 December 17: Apollo 17 VIP Site Anaglyph
2022 December 16: The Geminid
2022 December 15: Full Moon, Full Mars
2022 December 14: Lunar Dust and Duct Tape
2022 December 13: An Artful Sky over Lofoten Islands
2022 December 12: An Unusual Globule in IC 1396
2022 December 11: Io in True Color
2022 December 10: America and the Sea of Serenity
2022 December 09: Mars Rises above the Lunar Limb
2022 December 08: Orion and the Ocean of Storms
2022 December 07: NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula
2022 December 06: M16: A Star Forming Pillar from Webb
2022 December 05: Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster
2022 December 04: Video: Powers of Ten
2022 December 03: Stereo Mars near Opposition
2022 December 02: Merging Galaxy Pair IIZw096
2022 December 01: Artemis 1: Flight Day 13
2022 November 30: The Light, the Dark, and the Dusty
2022 November 29: The Gum Nebula Supernova Remnant
2022 November 28: Leonid Meteors Through Orion
2022 November 27: Supernumerary Rainbows over New Jersey
2022 November 26: Saturn at Night
2022 November 25: NGC 6744: Extragalactic Close Up
2022 November 24: Lynds Dark Nebula 1251
2022 November 23: Earthset from Orion
2022 November 22: A Double Star Cluster in Perseus
2022 November 21: The Butterfly Nebula from Hubble
2022 November 20: Airglow Ripples over Tibet
2022 November 19: Artemis 1 Moonshot
2022 November 18: The Protostar within L1527
2022 November 17: Planet Earth from Orion
2022 November 16: In the Arms of NGC 1097
2022 November 15: Wolf’s Cave Nebula
2022 November 14: NGC 7380: The Wizard Nebula
2022 November 13: Flying Saucer Crash Lands in Utah Desert
2022 November 12: Eclipse in the City
2022 November 11: Blood Moon, Ice Giant
2022 November 10: Total Lunar Eclipse
2022 November 09: The Asymmetric Nebula Surrounding Wolf Rayet Star 18
2022 November 08: Galaxies: Wilds Triplet from Hubble
2022 November 07: A Total Lunar Eclipse Over Tajikistan
2022 November 06: Dark Ball in Inverted Starfield
2022 November 05: Lunar Eclipse at the South Pole
2022 November 04: InSight’s Final Selfie
2022 November 03: M33: The Triangulum Galaxy
2022 November 02: A Partial Eclipse of an Active Sun
2022 November 01: NGC 6357: The Lobster Nebula
2022 October 31: LDN 43: The Cosmic Bat Nebula
2022 October 30: Night on a Spooky Planet
2022 October 29: LDN 673: Dark Clouds in Aquila
2022 October 28: Seven Years of Halley Dust
2022 October 27: Sunset, Moonset, Taj Mahal
2022 October 26: Cocoon Nebula Wide Field
2022 October 25: Jupiter Rotates as Moons Orbit
2022 October 24: Clouds Around Galaxy Andromeda
2022 October 23: Milky Way and Zodiacal Light over Australian Pinnacles
2022 October 22: NGC 1499: The California Nebula
2022 October 21: Andromeda in Southern Skies
2022 October 20: Pillars of Creation
2022 October 19: A Galaxy Beyond Stars, Gas, Dust
2022 October 18: Milky Way Auroral Flower
2022 October 17: X-Ray Rings Around a Gamma Ray Burst
2022 October 16: Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300
2022 October 15: GRB 221009A
2022 October 14: The Falcon and the Hunter’s Moon
2022 October 13: Dust Shells around WR 140 from Webb
2022 October 12: Ou4: The Giant Squid Nebula
2022 October 11: Stars, Dust, Pillars, and Jets in the Pelican Nebula
2022 October 10: A Double Lunar Analemma over Turkey
2022 October 09: Auroras over Northern Canada
2022 October 08: Two Comets in Southern Skies
2022 October 07: In Ganymede’s Shadow
2022 October 06: NGC 4631: The Whale Galaxy
2022 October 05: Expanding Plume from DARTs Impact
2022 October 04: Star Forming Eagle Nebula without Stars
2022 October 03: Jupiter’s Europa from Spacecraft Juno
2022 October 02: Supernova Cannon Expels Pulsar J0002
2022 October 01: Lunation Matrix
2022 September 30: Equinox Sunrise Around the World
2022 September 29: DART Asteroid Impact from Space
2022 September 28: A Furious Sky over Mount Shasta
2022 September 27: DART: Impact on Asteroid Dimorphos
2022 September 26: All the Water on Planet Earth
2022 September 25: The Fairy of Eagle Nebula
2022 September 24: September Sunrise Shadows
2022 September 23: Ringed Ice Giant Neptune
2022 September 22: NGC 7331 Close Up
2022 September 21: The Horsehead Nebula in Infrared from Hubble
2022 September 20: Star Forming Region NGC 3582 without Stars
2022 September 19: Star Trails and Lightning over the Pyrenees
2022 September 18: Analemma over the Callanish Stones
2022 September 17: Perseverance in Jezero Crater s Delta
2022 September 16: The Tarantula Zone
2022 September 15: Harvest Moon over Sicily
2022 September 14: Waves of the Great Lacerta Nebula
2022 September 13: A Long Snaking Filament on the Sun
2022 September 12: Red Sprite Lightning over the Czech Republic
2022 September 11: Planets of the Solar System: Tilts and Spins
2022 September 10: Galaxy by the Lake
2022 September 09: Interstellar Voyager
2022 September 08: North America and the Pelican
2022 September 07: Tarantula Stars R136 from Webb
2022 September 06: An Iridescent Pileus Cloud over China
2022 September 05: Carina Cliffs from the Webb Space Telescope
2022 September 04: Sea and Sky Glows over the Oregon Coast
2022 September 03: Sun and Moon and ISS
2022 September 02: M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy
2022 September 01: The Tulip and Cygnus X-1
2022 August 31: Siccar Point on Mars
2022 August 30: Jupiter from the Webb Space Telescope
2022 August 29: The Horsehead Nebula Region without Stars
2022 August 28: Perijove 11: Passing Jupiter
2022 August 27: IC 5146: The Cocoon Nebula
2022 August 26: Little Planet South Pole
2022 August 25: Tiangong Space Station Transits the Moon
2022 August 24: The Cartwheel Galaxy from Webb
2022 August 23: Meteor and Milky Way over the Mediterranean
2022 August 22: Earth’s Recent Climate Spiral
2022 August 21: The Spinning Pulsar of the Crab Nebula
2022 August 20: Stardust and Comet Tails
2022 August 19: Saturn: 1993-2022
2022 August 18: Full Moon Perseids
2022 August 17: Stargate Milky Way
2022 August 16: A Meteor Wind over Tunisia
2022 August 15: The Cygnus Wall of Star Formation
2022 August 14: 4000 Exoplanets
2022 August 13: Herschel Crater on Mimas
2022 August 12: Portrait of the Eagle Nebula
2022 August 11: Perseids and MAGIC
2022 August 10: Dust Clouds of the Pacman Nebula
2022 August 09: Leaving Earth
2022 August 08: The Lagoon Nebula without Stars
2022 August 07: Meteor before Galaxy
2022 August 06: Stereo Phobos
2022 August 05: A Beautiful Trifid
2022 August 04: M13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
2022 August 03: Halo of the Cat’s Eye
2022 August 02: A Moon Dressed Like Saturn
2022 August 01: Mountains of Dust in the Carina Nebula
2022 July 31: Starburst Galaxy M94 from Hubble
2022 July 30: The Eagle Rises
2022 July 29: SOFIA s Southern Lights
2022 July 28: North Celestial Tree
2022 July 27: Crepuscular Moon Rays over Denmark
2022 July 26: Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea
2022 July 25: Find the New Moon
2022 July 24: Saturn in Infrared from Cassini
2022 July 23: Apollo 11 Landing Panorama
2022 July 22: Spiral Galaxy M74: A Sharper View
2022 July 21: Messier 10 and Comet
2022 July 20: Jupiter and Ring in Infrared from Webb
2022 July 19: Pleiades over Half Dome
2022 July 18: Stephans Quintet from Webb, Hubble, and Subaru
2022 July 17: Europa and Jupiter from Voyager 1
2022 July 16: Tycho and Clavius at Dawn
2022 July 15: Lubovna Full Moon
2022 July 14: Webb’s Southern Ring Nebula
2022 July 13: Webb’s First Deep Field
2022 July 12: Noctilucent Clouds over Paris
2022 July 11: Andromeda over the Sahara Desert
2022 July 10: In the Center of the Cat’s Eye Nebula
2022 July 09: Saturn and ISS
2022 July 08: Roots on a Rotating Planet
2022 July 07: The NGC 6914 Complex
2022 July 06: Milky Way Motion in 3D from Gaia
2022 July 05: A Molten Galaxy Einstein Ring Galaxy
2022 July 04: Strawberry Supermoon Over Devil’s Saddle
2022 July 03: Phobos: Doomed Moon of Mars
2022 July 02: Solargraphic Analemmas
2022 July 01: The Solar System’s Planet Trails
2022 June 30: Comet C 2017 K2 (PanSTARRS)
2022 June 29: Solar System Family Portrait
2022 June 28: Mercury from Passing BepiColombo
2022 June 27: The Gum Nebula over Snowy Mountains
2022 June 26: Light Echoes from V838 Mon
2022 June 25: Planets of the Solar System
2022 June 24: Filaprom on the Western Limb
2022 June 23: Spiral Galaxy NGC 6744
2022 June 22: Supernova Remnant: The Veil Nebula
2022 June 21: Analemma over Taipei
2022 June 20: Rock Fingers on Mars
2022 June 19: Game: Super Planet Crash
2022 June 18: The Gamma Cygni Nebula
2022 June 17: Good Morning Planets from Chile
2022 June 16: Strawberry Supermoon from China
2022 June 15: In the Heart of the Virgo Cluster
2022 June 14: Satellites Behind Pinnacles
2022 June 13: M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble
2022 June 12: Find the Man in the Moon
2022 June 11: The Road and the Milky Way
2022 June 10: Arp 286: Trio in Virgo
2022 June 09: Cosmic Clouds in Cygnus
2022 June 08: Ship Tracks over the Pacific Ocean
2022 June 07: NGC 6188: Dragons of Ara
2022 June 06: Milky Way Galaxy Doomed: Collision with Andromeda Pending
2022 June 05: Two Black Holes Dancing in 3C 75
2022 June 04: Tau Herculids from Space
2022 June 03: A 10,000 Kilometer Galactic Bridge
2022 June 02: Lunar Occultation of Venus
2022 June 01: Tau Herculid Meteors over Kitt Peak Telescopes
2022 May 31: Rocket Transits Rippling Sun
2022 May 30: Red Crepuscular Rays from an Eclipse
2022 May 29: Simulation TNG50: A Galaxy Cluster Forms
2022 May 28: RCW 86: Historical Supernova Remnant
2022 May 27: Titan: Moon over Saturn
2022 May 26: NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge
2022 May 25: The Lively Center of the Lagoon Nebula
2022 May 24: A Deep Sky Behind an Eclipsed Moon
2022 May 23: The Once and Future Stars of Andromeda
2022 May 22: A Large Tsunami Shock Wave on the Sun
2022 May 21: Planetary Nebula Abell 7
2022 May 20: A View from Earth’s Shadow
2022 May 19: A Digital Lunar Eclipse
2022 May 18: A Jewel on the Flower Moon
2022 May 17: NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide
2022 May 16: Milky Way over French Alp Hoodoos
2022 May 15: Colors of the Moon
2022 May 14: Ice Halos by Moonlight
2022 May 13: The Milky Way’s Black Hole
2022 May 12: Young Stars of NGC 346
2022 May 11: Gravity’s Grin
2022 May 10: NGC 6334: The Cats Paw Nebula
2022 May 09: A Martian Eclipse: Phobos Crosses the Sun
2022 May 08: Spiral Galaxy NGC 1512: The Inner Rings
2022 May 07: Firefall by Moonlight
2022 May 06: NGC 3572 and the Southern Tadpoles
2022 May 05: NGC 3521: Galaxy in a Bubble
2022 May 04: Planets Over Egyptian Pyramid
2022 May 03: Mercury’s Sodium Tail
2022 May 02: Partial Solar Eclipse over Argentina
2022 May 01: First Horizon Scale Image of a Black Hole
2022 April 30: M44: The Beehive Cluster
2022 April 29: Portrait of NGC 3628
2022 April 28: Lyrid of the Lake
2022 April 27: Moon Shadow on Jupiter
2022 April 26: Planet Parade over Sydney Opera House
2022 April 25: The Great Nebula in Carina
2022 April 24: Split the Universe
2022 April 23: Messier 104
2022 April 22: Planet Earth at Twilight
2022 April 21: Apollo 16 Moon Panorama
2022 April 20: Planet Line over New York Bridge
2022 April 19: Stars and Globules in the Running Chicken Nebula
2022 April 18: Stars and Planets over Portugal
2022 April 17: Shuttle Over Earth
2022 April 16: Orion Pines
2022 April 15: The Gator Back Rocks of Mars
2022 April 14: Messier 96
2022 April 13: Milky Way over Devils Tower
2022 April 12: N11: Star Clouds of the LMC
2022 April 11: A Space Station Crosses a Busy Sun
2022 April 10: Shadows at the Moons South Pole
2022 April 09: Mars-Saturn Conjunction
2022 April 08: Hale-Bopp: The Great Comet of 1997
2022 April 07: Messier 24: Sagittarius Star Cloud
2022 April 06: Earendel: A Star in the Early Universe
2022 April 05: Seven Sisters versus California
2022 April 04: A Vortex Aurora over Iceland
2022 April 03: CMB Dipole: Speeding Through the Universe
2022 April 02: Nova Scotia Northern Lights
2022 April 01: Leaning Tower, Active Sun
2022 March 31: Exploring the Antennae
2022 March 30: Animation: Odd Radio Circles
2022 March 29: Venus and Mars: Passing in the Night
2022 March 28: Gems of a Maldivean Night
2022 March 27: Titan Seas Reflect Sunlight
2022 March 26: Pluto at Night
2022 March 25: The Medusa Nebula
2022 March 24: Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries
2022 March 23: The Bubble Nebula from Hubble
2022 March 22: A Whale of an Aurora over Swedish Forest
2022 March 21: The Sky in 2021
2022 March 20: A Picturesque Equinox Sunset
2022 March 19: 2MASS J17554042 6551277
2022 March 18: A Filament in Monoceros
2022 March 17: Centaurus A
2022 March 16: The Observable Universe
2022 March 15: A Road to the Stars
2022 March 14: Star Formation in the Eagle Nebula
2022 March 13: Colorful Airglow Bands Surround Milky Way
2022 March 12: Point Reyes Milky Way
2022 March 11: When Rainbows Smile
2022 March 10: Globular Star Cluster 47 Tuc
2022 March 09: A Flower Shaped Rock on Mars
2022 March 08: Moon in Inverted Colors
2022 March 07: A Lion in Orion
2022 March 06: Venus and the Triply Ultraviolet Sun
2022 March 05: Interstellar Comet 2I Borisov
2022 March 04: The Multiwavelength Crab
2022 March 03: Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841
2022 March 02: Record Prominence Imaged by Solar Orbiter
2022 March 01: Dueling Bands in the Night
2022 February 28: Direct Projection: The Moon in My Hands
2022 February 27: Earthrise 1: Historic Image Remastered
2022 February 26: Nearby Spiral Galaxy NGC 4945
2022 February 25: Perseverance Sol 354
2022 February 24: Beautiful Albireo AB
2022 February 23: Orion over Green Bank
2022 February 22: Illustration: An Early Quasar
2022 February 21: Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 6217
2022 February 20: Aurora Over White Dome Geyser
2022 February 19: Peculiar Galaxies of Arp 273
2022 February 18: Three Clusters in Puppis
2022 February 17: Chamaeleon I Molecular Cloud
2022 February 16: Eiffel Tower Prominence on the Sun
2022 February 15: Terminator Moon
2022 February 14: In the Heart of the Heart Nebula
2022 February 13: Earth at Night
2022 February 12: Aurora by Moonlight
2022 February 11: IC 342: The Hidden Galaxy in Camelopardalis
2022 February 10: T Tauri and Hind’s Variable Nebula
2022 February 09: Eta Car: 3D Model of the Most Dangerous Star Known
2022 February 08: Aurora and Light Pillars over Norway
2022 February 07: NGC 4651: The Umbrella Galaxy
2022 February 06: Blue Marble Earth
2022 February 05: Symbiotic R Aquarii
2022 February 04: Moons at Twilight
2022 February 03: Embraced by Sunlight
2022 February 02: The Galactic Center in Radio from MeerKAT
2022 February 01: Moon Phases 2022
2022 January 31: Carina Nebula North
2022 January 30: A Solar Prominence from SOHO
2022 January 29: The Fornax Cluster of Galaxies
2022 January 28: Western Moon, Eastern Sea
2022 January 27: South of Orion
2022 January 26: Stars, Dust, and Gas Near Antares
2022 January 25: Video: Comet Leonard over One Hour
2022 January 24: Rigel and the Witch Head Nebula
2022 January 23: Saturn, Tethys, Rings, and Shadows
2022 January 22: The Full Moon and the Dancer
2022 January 21: Young Star Jet MHO 2147
2022 January 20: NGC 7822 in Cepheus
2022 January 19: M31: The Andromeda Galaxy
2022 January 18: From Orion to the Southern Cross
2022 January 17: Chamaeleon Dark Nebulas
2022 January 16: A Retreating Thunderstorm at Sunset
2022 January 15: Galileo’s Europa
2022 January 14: NGC 1566: The Spanish Dancer Spiral Galaxy
2022 January 13: Supernova Remnant Simeis 147
2022 January 12: Comet Leonard Closeup from Australia
2022 January 11: Orions Belt Region in Gas and Dust
2022 January 10: Comet Leonards Tail Wag
2022 January 09: Hubbles Jupiter and the Shrinking Great Red Spot
2022 January 08: Quadrantids of the North
2022 January 07: Ecstatic Solar Eclipse
2022 January 06: The Last Days of Venus as the Evening Star
2022 January 05: A Year of Sunrises
2022 January 04: Moons Beyond Rings at Saturn
2022 January 03: Comet Leonards Long Tail
2022 January 02: Quadruple Lunar Halo Over Winter Road
2022 January 01: The Full Moon of 2021

A Final 2022 Laugh for Today from WOTC

This especially works for me in the time between Yule 2022 and January 2023

December 30, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You’re in the mood to make some serious plans today, especially regarding practical matters that you want to put into action. Someone older or more experienced might have advice or a good suggestion for you. Of course, it never hurts to listen. Someone’s advice might help you put a new spin on things.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is an excellent day to study and learn something new. Behind the scenes research might reveal something valuable for you. Be open to suggestions from bosses, parents and people who might have more experience than you because this might be helpful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a good day to think about future travel plans and make practical decisions about travel or something to do with further education or training. Someone older from another country or a different culture might teach you something. Get ready to think about what is possible in your new year ahead.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Today you are high viz. perhaps because you’re dealing with shared property or issues about insurance or inheritances. This might involve an ex-partner or an old friend who is back on the scene again. Whatever you do today, you will be thrifty and careful. (As usual.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Today you feel a bit restless and eager for a change of scenery or something different. Possibly you will explore making future travel plans or getting further education or training? A discussion with a spouse, partner or close friend might make these plans a reality.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are in a playful mood, which is why social outings, the arts and the entertainment world will appeal to you today. You might also be interested in sports and playful times with children. It’s a good day to see what you can afford and what is actually feasible.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Today might want to hunker down at home and pull in your reins. Possibly a friend or someone close to you will encourage you to budget and be mindful of expenses. People are in a practical frame of mind today and more concerned with serious things.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Short trips, conversations with others and a chance to study or learn something new will appeal to you today. However, you are also in a serious frame of mind, which is why you want to get things done. You’re starting to think about your new year ahead.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Discussions with your kids or about your kids, especially regarding practical matters, might come up today. In part, this is because you’re focused on finances and cash flow. You want to stop overspending or going overboard. Smart move.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

A discussion with a parent or a female family member might yield practical results today that will please you. You might see more efficient and cheaper ways to run the household or deal with family expenses. You are one sign that hates waste. You like results for your efforts.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is an excellent day to study or learn something new. Possibly a teacher or someone older or more experienced than you will have something to share that is valuable. Your impulse today will be to play things low-key and work alone or behind the scenes.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You’ll be careful with money today. You’ve decided it’s time to budget and be sensible about your spending habits. You will also enjoy interactions with groups and friends, especially younger, creative people. This is a good day to think about practical goals for the coming year. You want to be realistic.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Basketball champ LeBron James (1984) shares your birthday today. You are optimistic, ambitious and determined. You are friendly; nevertheless, you keep to your agenda. This is the perfect year for you to socialize and enjoy life! Explore your creative talents. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit! Old friends might rekindle a friendship.

December 30, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the moon is one quarter of the way through its orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one-day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s First Quarter Phase

The First Quarter on December 30 has an illumination of 55%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 30 the Moon is 7.81 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: First Quarter
Illumination: 55%
Moon Age: 7.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 377,856.25 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,102,841.96 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

31 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

31 December 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:10 Capricorn 14
Moon:03 Taurus 07
Mercury:23 Capricorn 43 Rx
Venus:27 Capricorn 20
Mars:09 Gemini 04 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 11
Saturn:22 Aquarius 25
Uranus:15 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 52
Pluto:27 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 12 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 09

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 09
Pallas:20 Cancer 50 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 33
Vesta:14 Pisces 00

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:3
Earth:8
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:10
Fixed:5
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

31 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Capricorn 49
Moon:27 Aries 47
Mercury:23 Capricorn 55 Rx
Venus:26 Capricorn 49
Mars:09 Gemini 08 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 08
Saturn:22 Aquarius 22
Uranus:15 Taurus 09 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 52
Pluto:27 Capricorn 39

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 45
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 14 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 06

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:03 Libra 04
Pallas:20 Cancer 59 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 23
Vesta:13 Pisces 51

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

31 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Capricorn 26
Moon:22 Aries 57
Mercury:24 Capricorn 03 Rx
Venus:26 Capricorn 20
Mars:09 Gemini 12 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 06
Saturn:22 Aquarius 20
Uranus:15 Taurus 10 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 38

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 15 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 04

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:02 Libra 59
Pallas:21 Cancer 06 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 13
Vesta:13 Pisces 42

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

December 30, 2022 Northern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you want to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) for your local time use this link

For Your Local Time and Date

Northwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Los Angeles, California, USA

December 30, 2022
11:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM PST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Capricorn 13
Moon:20 Aries 14
Mercury:24 Capricorn 07 Rx
Venus:26 Capricorn 05
Mars:09 Gemini 14 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 04
Saturn:22 Aquarius 19
Uranus:15 Taurus 10 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 38

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 02

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:02 Libra 56
Pallas:21 Cancer 10 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 08
Vesta:13 Pisces 37

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

Northern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Chicago, Illinois, USA

December 30, 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Capricorn 01
Moon:17 Aries 30
Mercury:24 Capricorn 11 Rx
Venus:25 Capricorn 49
Mars:09 Gemini 17 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 03
Saturn:22 Aquarius 18
Uranus:15 Taurus 10 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 37

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 01

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:02 Libra 53
Pallas:21 Cancer 14 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 03
Vesta:13 Pisces 32

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

Northeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Frankfurt, Germany, Europe

30 December 2022
02:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM CET
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Capricorn 50
Moon:15 Aries 19
Mercury:24 Capricorn 13 Rx
Venus:25 Capricorn 36
Mars:09 Gemini 18 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 01
Saturn:22 Aquarius 17
Uranus:15 Taurus 10 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 37

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 00

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:02 Libra 51
Pallas:21 Cancer 17 Rx
Juno:23 Pisces 58
Vesta:13 Pisces 28

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

December 29, 2022 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Before 5:45 AM EST today (2:45 AM PST) avoid shopping or making important decisions. After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A lovely day! The Moon is in Aries, lined up with Jupiter in your sign. (It doesn’t get much better than this.) In addition, the Moon is also dancing beautifully with your ruler Mars. Naturally, you feel jubilant, confident and energetic! You rock!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This is a lovely day because you feel pleased with yourself. You feel reassured about your future, and possibly also reassured about your finances. You’re keen to travel and expand your horizons. (Ideally, travel someplace you have been before.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a marvellous day to enjoy the company of others, especially female colleagues, plus groups and conferences because you will be in your element! You will enjoy talking to others. In turn, they will respond enthusiastically to your positive energy.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your ruler is the Moon, and today the Moon is lined up with lucky Jupiter! Furthermore, this takes place at the top of your chart, which means others see you as successful and capable. Travel plans will appeal. You might also be excited about something going on behind the scenes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your desire to get a change of scenery is strong today, which is why you should do something different to shake up your world a little. If you can’t travel, go to a new restaurant, visit a new store, drive somewhere you have never been before. Get dressed!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Financial negotiations will go well today. Fortunately, you are determined to go after what you want. This is an excellent day to ask for a loan or mortgage because doors will open for you. You might receive an inheritance, a gift or a favour from someone else.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

This is a great day to schmooze with friends, partners and even members of the general public. Whatever you do will “expand” your world in some way. Perhaps you will entertain at home because you have a strong focus on home and family at this time. Talk to people who are “different.”

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is an excellent day for work-related travel. It’s also a good day to work with groups related to your job. Classes, meetings and conferences will expand your mind and introduce you to new ideas. You might also lobby for a better budget or more equipment – and get it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A playful day! You are a breezy, lighthearted, fun-loving sign and today, you have a chance to spread your wings. The bottom line is you want to do exactly what you want. Enjoy sports events, the great outdoors, creative activities and playful times with children. Accept invitations to socialize!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is a wonderful day to explore real-estate opportunities or shopping for your home or a family member. It’s also a great day to entertain at home. With the Sun, Mercury and Venus in your sign, you will easily get what you want. Group meetings at home will go well.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Trust your intuition today! (You are a highly intuitive anyhow.) Today, you find it easy to think like a winner. You expect the best for yourself and others. This is also a wonderful day to explore, learn new things, see new places and meet new people because you’re eager for adventure and new knowledge.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Business and commerce are favoured today. Trust your moneymaking ideas. You might work hard for money today, and see ways to boost your income. However, you might also spend big. Be careful.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Ted Danson (1947) shares your birthday today. You have a serious side. You are thoughtful, responsible and reliable. Justice and fair play are important to you. You are also impossibly charming. This is a slower paced year, and time to rejuvenate yourself. Focus on your closest personal relationships. Concentrate on your needs and what brings you happiness.

December 29, 2022 Moon Goddess Current Phase

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

From MoonGiant.com

The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Crescent Phase. Best seen in the west after the sun dips below the horizon at sunset. This is the first Phase after the New Moon and is a great time to see the features of the moon’s surface. The moon is close to the sun in the sky and mostly dark except for the right edge of the moon which becomes brighter as the days get closer to the next phase which is a First Quarter with a 50% illumination.

Visit the December 2022 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on December 29 has an illumination of 44%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On December 29 the Moon is 6.79 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 44%
Moon Age: 6.79 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 373,396.42 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,106,078.61 km

The 8 Lunar Phases

There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.

Useful Moon Resources

Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com

For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society

30 December 2022 Southern Hemisphere’s Planetary Positions

If you need to calculate the planetary positions for a specific use and time, click on this link

Currentplanetarypositions.com

To figure out GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) to your local time use this link  

For Your Local Time and Date 

Southeastern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America

30 December 2022
06:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM BRT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:09 Capricorn 01
Moon:17 Aries 30
Mercury:24 Capricorn 11 Rx
Venus:25 Capricorn 49
Mars:09 Gemini 17 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 03
Saturn:22 Aquarius 18
Uranus:15 Taurus 10 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 37

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 16 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):29 Cancer 01

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:02 Libra 53
Pallas:21 Cancer 14 Rx
Juno:24 Pisces 03
Vesta:13 Pisces 32

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

Southern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Cape Town, South Africa

30 December 2022
01:00 pm GMT 3:00 PM SAST
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Capricorn 48
Moon:14 Aries 46
Mercury:24 Capricorn 14 Rx
Venus:25 Capricorn 33
Mars:09 Gemini 19 Rx
Jupiter:01 Aries 01
Saturn:22 Aquarius 16
Uranus:15 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 37

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 17 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 59

Chiron:11 Aries 58
Ceres:02 Libra 51
Pallas:21 Cancer 18 Rx
Juno:23 Pisces 57
Vesta:13 Pisces 27

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4

Southwestern Hemisphere

The time for these Custom Planetary Positions is from the local time in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

30 December 2022
04:00 am GMT 3:00 PM AEDT
Zodiac: Tropical (Standard Western)

Sun:08 Capricorn 25
Moon:09 Aries 47
Mercury:24 Capricorn 18 Rx
Venus:25 Capricorn 05
Mars:09 Gemini 23 Rx
Jupiter:00 Aries 59
Saturn:22 Aquarius 14
Uranus:15 Taurus 11 Rx
Neptune:22 Pisces 51
Pluto:27 Capricorn 36

True Lunar Node:11 Taurus 44
Mean Lunar Node:10 Taurus 18 Rx

Lilith (Black Moon):28 Cancer 57

Chiron:11 Aries 57
Ceres:02 Libra 46
Pallas:21 Cancer 25 Rx
Juno:23 Pisces 48
Vesta:13 Pisces 18

Eris:23 Aries 56 Rx

Fire:4
Earth:7
Air:3
Water:5
Cardinal:11
Fixed:4
Mutable:4