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Where Were the Planets on July 21, 1984?
Quick Answer
On July 21, 1984, the Sun was in Cancer (28°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (47% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 21, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°33' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°38' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°53'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 2°34'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 23°50'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 8°41'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 17°45'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°25'36" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 9°45'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°50'50" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°16'29" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°21'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°48'35" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on July 21, 1984
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Aries | 28°34' Aries | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Sun square Pluto | Exact square |
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