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Where Were the Planets on June 15, 1980?
Quick Answer
On June 15, 1980, the Sun was in Gemini (24°31' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 15, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°05' Cancer at midnight UTC to 4°05' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°31'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 27°38'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 18°57'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 24°13'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 16°45'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 3°46'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 20°40'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°18'01" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°12'23" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 19°01'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 23°04'54" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 15, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 8% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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