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Where Were the Planets on December 26, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 26, 1986, the Sun was in Capricorn (4°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (28% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 26, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°38' Libra at midnight UTC to 7°29' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°24'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 0°30'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 24°37'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 19°24'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 20°54'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 16°40'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 14°45'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 23°16'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°28'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 9°19'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 16°47'12" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 26, 1986
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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