The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°51' Cancer at midnight UTC to 7°30' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°29'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°44'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 11°35'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 2°53'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 28°07'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°25'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°40'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°45'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°24'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°34'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°19'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 15, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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