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Where Were the Planets on April 20, 1983?
Quick Answer
On April 20, 1983, the Sun was in Aries (29°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (52% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 20, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°26' Cancer at midnight UTC to 8°34' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°50'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 1°30'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 19°42'19" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°14'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 10°59'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 10°04'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°13'22" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°32'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°07'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 28°05'49" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 28°03'45" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 20, 1983
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Cancer | 29°43' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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