The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1992?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1992, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1992. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°26' Cancer at midnight UTC to 0°43' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°43'31" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 23°34'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 0°11'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 4°23'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 26°21'00" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 11°21'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 14°28'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 16°32'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 17°38'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 23°56'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°27'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 12, 1992
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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