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Where Were the Planets on May 12, 1984?
Quick Answer
On May 12, 1984, the Sun was in Taurus (21°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 12, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°33' Libra at midnight UTC to 23°07' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°56'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 15°50'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°08'04" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 12°39'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 20°26'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°42'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 12°23'43" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 12°23'01" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 1°00'48" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 0°09'10" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°30'59" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on May 12, 1984
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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