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Where Were the Planets on July 22, 1983?
Quick Answer
On July 22, 1983, the Sun was in Cancer (29°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 22, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°52' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 7°55' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°07'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 1°55'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 12°57'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 6°49'47" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 15°29'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 1°08'21" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°05'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 5°17'08" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°01'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 26°46'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°08'16" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on July 22, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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