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Where Were the Planets on January 31, 1980?
Quick Answer
On January 31, 1980, the Sun was in Aquarius (10°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 31, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°51' Cancer at midnight UTC to 10°10' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°46'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 4°02'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 17°55'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 18°38'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 13°49'52" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 8°15'20" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°28'48" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 25°11'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°54'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°45'46" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 0°17'00" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 31, 1980
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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