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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 1980, the Sun was in Virgo (11°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (32% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°18' Gemini at midnight UTC to 9°29' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°07'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 2°56'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 18°30'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 25°36'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 3°26'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 18°36'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 27°47'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°01'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°54'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°08'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°50'43" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 3, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Mercury conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction |
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