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Where Were the Planets on September 13, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 13, 1980, the Sun was in Virgo (20°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 13, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°27' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°18' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°50'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 5°22'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 5°38'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 6°05'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 10°05'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 20°46'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°00'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°21'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°56'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°29'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°18'56" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 13, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| The Sun conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction |
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