The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 31, 1980?
Quick Answer
On March 31, 1980, the Sun was in Aries (10°55' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 31, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°32' Libra at midnight UTC to 15°23' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°55'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 9°27'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 13°15'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 26°39'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 26°05'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°15'51" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°18'23" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 25°08'57" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°39'34" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°40'05" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 27°06'22" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on March 31, 1980
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Libra | 11°03' Libra |
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