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Where Were the Planets on August 15, 1982?
Quick Answer
On August 15, 1982, the Sun was in Leo (22°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (18% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 15, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°21' Gemini at midnight UTC to 9°55' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°19'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°37'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 11°42'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 1°15'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 7°03'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°45'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°07'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 0°35'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 24°23'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 24°36'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 11°11'42" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 15, 1982
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 18% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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