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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1983?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1983, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°45' Aries at midnight UTC to 2°21' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°56'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°01'13" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 13°23'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 10°16'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°35'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 22°10'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°24'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 10°10'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°43'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°23'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°24'24" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 15, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 77% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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