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Where Were the Planets on May 9, 1984?
Quick Answer
On May 9, 1984, the Sun was in Taurus (19°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (62% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 9, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°14' Leo at midnight UTC to 9°31' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°02'16" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°21'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 26°53'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 8°58'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 21°30'44" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°48'49" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°37'07" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 12°29'42" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°04'10" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 0°13'51" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°40'31" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 9, 1984
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 62% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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