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Where Were the Planets on September 18, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 18, 1980, the Sun was in Virgo (25°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (59% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 18, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°07' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 13°00' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°43'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 6°31'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 13°30'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°31'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 13°27'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°51'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°37'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°32'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°59'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°40'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°03'03" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 18, 1980
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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