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Where Were the Planets on September 26, 1980?
Quick Answer
On September 26, 1980, the Sun was in Libra (3°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 26, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°22' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°29' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°32'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 1°58'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 25°11'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 20°23'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 18°56'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 23°35'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 0°37'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 22°53'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°04'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°58'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 17°37'38" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 26, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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