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Where Were the Planets on December 10, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°24' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°31' Taurus at midnight UTC to 25°27' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°24'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°59'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 4°20'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 0°10'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°39'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°03'04" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°06'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°28'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°13'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°23'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°35'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 10, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn | |
| Mercury conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction |
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