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Where Were the Planets on December 27, 1988?
Quick Answer
On December 27, 1988, the Sun was in Capricorn (5°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 27, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°40' Leo at midnight UTC to 1°45' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°57'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 25°45'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 20°29'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°10'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 17°56'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 27°03'06" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 5°03'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°28'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°45'01" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°26'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 8°01'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on December 27, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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