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Where Were the Planets on December 30, 1986?
Quick Answer
On December 30, 1986, the Sun was in Capricorn (8°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 30, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°46' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 7°05' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°29'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 29°25'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 0°50'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°46'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 23°42'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 17°16'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 15°12'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 23°30'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 5°37'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 9°25'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 16°34'30" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 30, 1986
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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