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Where Were the Planets on August 2, 1984?
Quick Answer
On August 2, 1984, the Sun was in Leo (10°21' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (32% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 2, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°07' Libra at midnight UTC to 26°25' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°21'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 19°18'46" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 7°31'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 23°27'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 22°32'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°16'55" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 10°01'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°38'07" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°01'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°28'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°10'27" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 2, 1984
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Saturn | Exact square |
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