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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 1980?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 1980, the Sun was in Gemini (27°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated). Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°05' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°10' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°23'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°10'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 21°24'38" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 22°21'43" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 18°14'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 4°10'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 20°48'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°12'12" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°07'33" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 18°59'56" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 22°55'22" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 18, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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