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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°37' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 3°21' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°17'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°58'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 22°14'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°42'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 19°09'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°57'39" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 12°14'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°00'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°56'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°06'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 20°01'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 2, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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