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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°14' Gemini at midnight UTC to 9°44' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°27'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°32'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°44'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 1°52'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°44'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°40'50" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°27'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°38'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°19'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°29'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°26'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 13, 1989
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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