The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1986, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°16' Cancer at midnight UTC to 26°09' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°15'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 20°12'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 12°26'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 13°23'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°21'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 15°35'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 13°50'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 22°47'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°10'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 9°05'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°12'37" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 18, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction |
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