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Where Were the Planets on December 16, 1992?
Quick Answer
On December 16, 1992, the Sun was in Sagittarius (24°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (54% illuminated). Mars was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 16, 1992. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°44' Virgo at midnight UTC to 27°54' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°47'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 20°50'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°12'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°02'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 25°29'10" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 11°52'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 14°49'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 16°46'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 17°47'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 24°05'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°14'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on December 16, 1992
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 25°06' Virgo |
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