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Where Were the Planets on December 7, 1988?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 1988, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°16' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 1°06' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°36'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°39'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 19°00'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 17°14'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 8°56'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 29°08'27" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 2°43'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 0°16'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°00'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°47'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 9°05'01" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 7, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Neptune | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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