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Where Were the Planets on December 30, 1979?
Quick Answer
On December 30, 1979, the Sun was in Capricorn (8°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 30, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°17' Taurus at midnight UTC to 9°49' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°11'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 3°05'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°40'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 9°32'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 13°42'07" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 10°13'15" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°58'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 23°58'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°51'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°35'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 1°58'40" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on December 30, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 91% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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