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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1989?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1989, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (65% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°31' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°32'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 9°46'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 15°40'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 4°11'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 0°12'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 7°02'09" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 14°01'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°56'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°30'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 16°40'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°10'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 18, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 65% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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