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Where Were the Planets on May 11, 1982?
Quick Answer
On May 11, 1982, the Sun was in Taurus (20°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 11, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°42' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°29' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°27'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 28°36'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 11°26'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 7°49'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 0°22'47" Libra | Stationing direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°31'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 16°38'23" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 3°08'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 26°34'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 24°51'24" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°16'43" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 11, 1982
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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