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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1984?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1984, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°42' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (52% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°48' Virgo at midnight UTC to 28°53' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°42'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 21°50'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 21°33'03" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 7°26'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 22°31'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 17°41'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 23°02'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°23'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 0°51'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 3°56'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 26°01'32" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 15, 1984
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Mars | Exact sextile | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 23°51' Virgo |
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