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Where Were the Planets on June 9, 1980?
Quick Answer
On June 9, 1980, the Sun was in Gemini (18°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (15% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 9, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°41' Aries at midnight UTC to 11°08' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°47'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°55'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 12°29'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 27°50'45" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 13°54'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 3°01'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 20°28'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°30'29" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°22'07" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 19°04'20" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°23'57" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 9, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Sun trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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