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Where Were the Planets on December 1, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 1, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (8°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 1, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°39' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 13°48' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°59'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 6°12'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°58'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 5°28'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 3°39'17" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 13°52'04" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 11°49'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 21°45'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°33'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°31'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 18°06'38" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 1, 1986
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 9°12' Sagittarius |
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