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Where Were the Planets on April 29, 1983?
Quick Answer
On April 29, 1983, the Sun was in Taurus (8°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 29, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°12' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 11°56' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°36'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°37'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 25°19'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 18°40'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 17°32'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 9°20'25" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 0°32'20" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°15'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°01'00" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°50'42" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 27°35'09" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on April 29, 1983
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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