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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°43' Aries at midnight UTC to 10°30' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°23'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°05'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°50'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 29°33'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 23°58'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°10'17" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°00'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°24'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°11'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°21'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°38'59" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 9, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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