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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1983?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1983, the Sun was in Sagittarius (19°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°24' Pisces at midnight UTC to 25°20' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°53'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 19°21'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 10°20'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 6°45'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 13°54'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 21°29'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°05'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°59'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°36'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°18'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°33'56" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 12, 1983
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 19°56' Pisces |
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