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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1980?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1980, the Sun was in Aries (29°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°23' Gemini at midnight UTC to 4°53' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°34'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 28°12'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 7°15'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 14°33'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 26°52'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 0°18'49" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°05'47" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 24°32'59" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°29'40" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°08'11" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 26°06'00" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 19, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| The Sun enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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