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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (62% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°41' Pisces at midnight UTC to 7°33' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°06'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°10'23" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 29°15'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 8°12'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°08'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 14°34'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 12°46'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°14'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°50'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°48'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°41'13" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 9, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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