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Where Were the Planets on December 20, 1984?
Quick Answer
On December 20, 1984, the Sun was in Sagittarius (28°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 20, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°52' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°01' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°47'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°58'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 16°00'16" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 13°14'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 26°20'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 18°49'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 23°34'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 14°41'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°02'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 4°05'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 25°45'39" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 20, 1984
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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