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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°00' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°48' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 29°03' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°00'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 21°26'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 20°07'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 5°41'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°20'10" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 13°56'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 11°56'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 21°48'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°35'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°33'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 18°03'28" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 2, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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