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Where Were the Planets on December 6, 1992?
Quick Answer
On December 6, 1992, the Sun was in Sagittarius (14°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 6, 1992. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°39' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°20' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°37'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°58'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 24°16'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 27°21'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 27°13'50" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°31'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 13°58'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 16°13'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 17°26'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 23°43'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°46'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 6, 1992
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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