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Where Were the Planets on January 1, 1984?
Quick Answer
On January 1, 1984, the Sun was in Capricorn (10°15' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 1, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°06' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°47' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°15'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 20°28'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°26'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 0°30'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°55'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 26°01'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°58'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 11°09'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°21'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°47'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°30'23" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on January 1, 1984
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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