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Where Were the Planets on April 6, 1982?
Quick Answer
On April 6, 1982, the Sun was in Aries (16°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 6, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°34' Virgo at midnight UTC to 29°45' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°21'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 23°11'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°49'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 29°59'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 8°01'47" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 7°50'16" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 19°07'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 4°17'46" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°01'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 25°48'46" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°07'55" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on April 6, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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