The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 14, 1987?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 1987, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (40% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 14, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°07' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°24' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°56'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°14'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 17°02'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 20°22'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 13°21'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 19°46'00" Aries | Stationing direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 23°24'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 26°36'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°07'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 11°29'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 28°05'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 14, 1987
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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