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Where Were the Planets on September 10, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 10, 1980, the Sun was in Virgo (17°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 10, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°51' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°45' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°55'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°49'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 0°41'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 2°53'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 8°04'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 20°07'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 28°38'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°14'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°55'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°22'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°28'28" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 10, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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