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Where Were the Planets on October 19, 1980?
Quick Answer
On October 19, 1980, the Sun was in Libra (26°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 19, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°37' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 2°38' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°15'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°34'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 19°08'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 16°57'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 5°10'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 28°25'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 3°25'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 24°04'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°31'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 21°52'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 16°24'34" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 19, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 75% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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