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Where Were the Planets on December 24, 1987?
Quick Answer
On December 24, 1987, the Sun was in Capricorn (2°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 24, 1987. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°30' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 1°05' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°07'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 23°50'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 2°48'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 2°45'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 19°57'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 19°54'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 24°35'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 27°12'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 7°30'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 11°47'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 27°33'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 24, 1987
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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