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Where Were the Planets on August 3, 1984?
Quick Answer
On August 3, 1984, the Sun was in Leo (11°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 3, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°25' Libra at midnight UTC to 10°25' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°18'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 3°28'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 8°21'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 24°41'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 22°59'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 4°12'06" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 10°03'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°37'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°00'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°29'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°07'17" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 3, 1984
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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