The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on August 6, 1984?
Quick Answer
On August 6, 1984, the Sun was in Leo (14°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 6, 1984. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°29' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°36' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°11'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 14°05'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°33'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 28°22'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 24°21'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°58'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 10°10'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°35'23" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 28°57'23" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°32'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 2°57'45" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on August 6, 1984
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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