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Where Were the Planets on May 5, 1982?
Quick Answer
On May 5, 1982, the Sun was in Taurus (14°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 5, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°19' Libra at midnight UTC to 21°58' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°39'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°40'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 5°24'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 1°05'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 0°37'55" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°15'27" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 17°00'06" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 3°22'35" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 26°41'18" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 25°00'34" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°35'47" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 5, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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