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Where Were the Planets on August 24, 1982?
Quick Answer
On August 24, 1982, the Sun was in Virgo (0°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (32% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 24, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°01' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 15°36' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°59'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 9°21'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°09'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°16'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 12°35'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°59'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 18°56'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 0°40'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 24°18'41" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 24°49'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 10°43'07" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 24, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square |
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