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Where Were the Planets on December 5, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 5, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 5, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°09' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 13°41' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°03'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 6°28'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 23°49'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 6°34'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°23'13" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 14°11'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 12°18'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 21°59'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°41'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°39'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°53'56" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 5, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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