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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°26' Gemini at midnight UTC to 25°13' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°26'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 17°51'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 7°17'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 1°20'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°02'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°48'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°20'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°35'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°17'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°27'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°29'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 12, 1989
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Gemini | 20°38' Gemini | |
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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