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Where Were the Planets on September 8, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 8, 1980, the Sun was in Virgo (15°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 8, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°44' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°50' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°58'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 5°48'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 27°18'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 0°47'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 6°44'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 19°41'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 28°24'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°10'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°54'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°18'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°34'50" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 8, 1980
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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