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Where Were the Planets on April 5, 1982?
Quick Answer
On April 5, 1982, the Sun was in Aries (15°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 5, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°11' Virgo at midnight UTC to 16°33' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°22'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 9°54'22" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 8°50'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 28°58'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 8°24'40" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 7°56'51" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 19°11'45" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 4°19'07" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°01'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 25°50'26" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°11'06" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on April 5, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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