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Where Were the Planets on July 12, 1983?
Quick Answer
On July 12, 1983, the Sun was in Cancer (19°34' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 12, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°08' Leo at midnight UTC to 25°11' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°34'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 17°41'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 22°57'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 1°30'10" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°51'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 1°29'43" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 27°49'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 5°30'27" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°15'33" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 26°43'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°40'03" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on July 12, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Jupiter | Exact square |
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