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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 1983?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 1983, the Sun was in Sagittarius (8°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°26' Libra at midnight UTC to 8°09' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°43'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°19'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°45'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°04'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 7°37'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 19°00'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 10°54'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°19'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°12'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 0°57'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°08'53" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 1, 1983
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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