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Where Were the Planets on February 4, 1980?
Quick Answer
On February 4, 1980, the Sun was in Aquarius (14°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 4, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°11' Virgo at midnight UTC to 27°59' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°49'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 22°05'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 25°00'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 23°26'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 12°55'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 7°49'19" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 26°17'51" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 25°17'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°00'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°44'32" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 0°04'17" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on February 4, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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