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Where Were the Planets on May 31, 1983?
Quick Answer
On May 31, 1983, the Sun was in Gemini (9°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 31, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°32' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 8°23' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°28'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°28'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 17°44'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 24°02'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 10°15'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 5°36'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°29'13" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 7°00'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°21'39" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°04'36" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 25°53'29" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 31, 1983
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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