The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on January 12, 1982?
Quick Answer
On January 12, 1982, the Sun was in Capricorn (21°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 12, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°51' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°57'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 27°54'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 10°03'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 6°05'23" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 11°26'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 7°36'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 21°56'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 3°15'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°33'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 26°50'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 22°34'49" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on January 12, 1982
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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