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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1983?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1983, the Sun was in Sagittarius (25°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°39' Taurus at midnight UTC to 12°20' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°59'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 5°27'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 15°36'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 13°48'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°16'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 22°51'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°42'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 10°21'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°50'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°28'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°14'52" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on December 18, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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