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Where Were the Planets on April 30, 1982?
Quick Answer
On April 30, 1982, the Sun was in Taurus (9°48' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 30, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°49' Leo at midnight UTC to 16°36' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°48'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 9°45'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 28°21'39" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 25°32'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 1°12'16" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°53'09" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 17°19'52" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 3°33'53" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 26°46'26" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 25°08'33" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°51'40" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on April 30, 1982
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Leo | 9°49' Leo |
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