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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1990?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1990, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). Mars and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°11' Libra at midnight UTC to 5°17' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°11'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 29°15'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°32'01" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 0°14'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 0°28'01" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 13°20'51" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 23°29'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 8°34'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 13°23'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 18°57'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 0°09'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on December 12, 1990
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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