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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1985?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1985, the Sun was in Sagittarius (14°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (38% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°38' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°18'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 28°31'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°07'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 3°43'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°52'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 13°15'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 2°18'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 17°57'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°37'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 6°11'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 7°10'26" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on December 6, 1985
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 38% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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