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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1982?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1982, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°36' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 29°31' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°16'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°33'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 14°45'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 9°36'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 7°59'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 28°51'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 2°00'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 6°16'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 26°48'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 28°59'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°28'12" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 20, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 22% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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