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Where Were the Planets on January 21, 1982?
Quick Answer
On January 21, 1982, the Sun was in Aquarius (1°07' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 21, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°16' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°06' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°07'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 20°10'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°21'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 0°59'50" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 14°20'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 8°36'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 22°09'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 3°38'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 25°51'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 26°54'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 22°06'13" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on January 21, 1982
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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