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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 1983?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 1983, the Sun was in Gemini (5°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°41' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°11' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°38'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 13°58'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 16°33'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 19°49'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 7°27'44" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 6°06'51" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°41'16" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 7°10'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°27'34" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°09'18" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 26°06'12" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 27, 1983
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Sun opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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