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Where Were the Planets on June 6, 1980?
Quick Answer
On June 6, 1980, the Sun was in Gemini (15°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 6, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°51' Pisces at midnight UTC to 27°58' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°54'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 20°54'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 8°32'28" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 29°24'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 12°31'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 2°40'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 20°23'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°37'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°26'58" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 19°06'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°33'29" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 6, 1980
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 46% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Pisces | 15°33' Pisces |
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