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Where Were the Planets on January 9, 1980?
Quick Answer
On January 9, 1980, the Sun was in Capricorn (18°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (59% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 9, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°39' Libra at midnight UTC to 13°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°22'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 7°34'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 11°09'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 21°51'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 15°03'55" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°56'06" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 27°00'43" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°25'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°13'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°42'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 1°26'54" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 9, 1980
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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