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Where Were the Planets on October 5, 1980?
Quick Answer
On October 5, 1980, the Sun was in Libra (12°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 5, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°48' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°52' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°23'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 2°51'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 6°50'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 0°37'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 25°12'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 25°30'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 1°44'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 23°19'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°13'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°19'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 17°09'03" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 5, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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