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Where Were the Planets on April 13, 1980?
Quick Answer
On April 13, 1980, the Sun was in Aries (23°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 13, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°41' Pisces at midnight UTC to 7°45' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°42'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 0°12'32" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 28°21'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 9°15'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 26°10'25" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 0°29'51" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°26'09" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°45'38" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°33'59" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°18'14" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 26°25'03" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 13, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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