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Where Were the Planets on February 11, 1980?

Quick Answer

On February 11, 1980, the Sun was in Aquarius (21°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.

The Sun trined Pluto. Focus runs deep. Good for research, therapy and quiet, decisive change. Mercury opposed Jupiter. The Sun sextiled Neptune.

Planetary Positions at Noon UTC

Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 11, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°03' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 24°14' Sagittarius at the end of the day.

Planetary positions on February 11, 1980
Body	Position	Motion	In Sign Since	Next Sign Change
Sun	21°54'54" Aquarius	Direct	Jan 20, 1980	Feb 19, 1980 into Pisces
Moon	17°36'02" Sagittarius	Direct	Feb 10, 1980	Feb 12, 1980 into Capricorn
Mercury	7°05'06" Pisces	Direct	Feb 7, 1980	Apr 14, 1980 into Aries
Venus	1°48'02" Aries	Direct	Feb 9, 1980	Mar 6, 1980 into Taurus
Mars	10°54'18" Virgo	Retrograde	Nov 19, 1979	Mar 11, 1980 into Leo
Jupiter	6°59'44" Virgo	Retrograde	Sep 29, 1979	Oct 27, 1980 into Libra
Saturn	25°55'23" Virgo	Retrograde	Jul 26, 1978	Sep 21, 1980 into Libra
Uranus	25°25'28" Scorpio	Direct	Sep 8, 1975	Feb 17, 1981 into Sagittarius
Neptune	22°10'55" Sagittarius	Direct	Nov 6, 1970	Jan 19, 1984 into Capricorn
Pluto	21°41'02" Libra	Retrograde	Jul 30, 1972	Nov 5, 1983 into Scorpio
North Node	29°42'03" Leo	Direct	Feb 5, 1980	Aug 25, 1981 into Cancer

Sky Events on February 11, 1980

The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.

Date	Event	Detail
Feb 11, 06:34 UTC	The Sun trine Pluto	Focus runs deep. Good for research, therapy and quiet, decisive change.
Feb 11, 10:47 UTC	Mercury opposite Jupiter	Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts.
Feb 11, 18:28 UTC	The Sun sextile Neptune	Creative and intuitive. A good day for art, music and rest.

Born on February 11, 1980?

Mars, Jupiter and Saturn were all in Virgo, so everyone born that day carries a strong Virgo streak alongside their Aquarius Sun.

Planet signs are only part of the picture. Your rising sign changes about every two hours and the Moon moves half a degree an hour, so your exact birth time and place decide your houses, angles and Moon degree.

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