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Where Were the Planets on October 13, 1980?
Quick Answer
On October 13, 1980, the Sun was in Libra (20°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 13, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°11' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 14°17' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°18'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 8°13'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 15°11'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 9°53'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 0°52'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°11'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 2°42'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 23°44'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°23'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°38'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°43'37" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 13, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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