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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°27' Taurus at midnight UTC to 14°36' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°09'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 8°33'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 3°33'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°43'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 11°12'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 14°53'32" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 13°08'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°25'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°57'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 8°54'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°31'41" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 12, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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