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Where Were the Planets on April 22, 1983?
Quick Answer
On April 22, 1983, the Sun was in Taurus (1°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 22, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°46' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°58' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°47'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 29°53'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 21°36'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 10°34'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 12°27'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 9°55'52" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°04'12" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°28'59" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°06'25" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 28°02'26" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 27°57'24" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 22, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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