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Where Were the Planets on April 11, 1980?
Quick Answer
On April 11, 1980, the Sun was in Aries (21°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 11, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°19' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 7°49' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°44'47" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 0°32'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 25°37'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 7°24'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 26°01'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 0°35'00" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°33'32" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°49'37" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°35'11" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°21'37" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 26°31'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 11, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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