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Where Were the Planets on August 30, 1982?
Quick Answer
On August 30, 1982, the Sun was in Virgo (6°47' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 30, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°24' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 27°17' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°47'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 21°20'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 2°56'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°38'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 16°23'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°54'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 19°31'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 0°46'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 24°16'53" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 24°59'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 10°24'03" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 30, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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