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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (14°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (55% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°05' Pisces at midnight UTC to 26°56' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°21'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 19°58'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 28°19'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 27°35'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 21°54'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°31'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 12°40'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°14'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°04'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°14'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°48'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 6, 1989
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Pisces | 13°54' Pisces |
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