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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1983?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1983, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°42' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 19°39' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°50'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 13°42'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 6°44'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 3°15'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°12'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 20°48'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 11°46'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°48'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°29'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°12'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°43'28" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 9, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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