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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1982?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1982, the Sun was in Libra (27°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1982. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°43' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 25°43' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°45'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 19°45'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°23'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 24°17'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°16'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 15°49'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 25°29'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 2°42'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 24°49'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 26°53'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°38'50" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 21, 1982
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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