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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1990?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1990, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury, Mars and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°39' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 16°31' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°18'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 10°35'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 8°46'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 7°46'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 29°05'08" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 13°02'53" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 24°08'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 8°55'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 13°36'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°10'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 29°50'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on December 18, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Uranus | Exact conjunction |
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