The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1995?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1995, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1995. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°40' Gemini at midnight UTC to 7°32' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°54'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°36'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°21'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 13°34'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°01'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 24°07'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 18°14'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 28°07'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 23°52'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°05'42" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 23°40'51" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on December 8, 1995
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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