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Where Were the Planets on April 3, 1983?
Quick Answer
On April 3, 1983, the Sun was in Aries (13°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (68% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 3, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°33' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 28°44' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°09'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 22°41'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 21°36'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 18°09'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 28°26'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 10°51'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 2°28'46" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°56'14" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°13'41" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 28°34'13" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 28°57'46" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 3, 1983
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 68% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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