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Where Were the Planets on November 3, 1980?
Quick Answer
On November 3, 1980, the Sun was in Scorpio (11°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 3, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°52' Virgo at midnight UTC to 29°44' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°13'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 23°48'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°59'25" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 4°53'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 16°06'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°21'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°07'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 24°57'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 20°56'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°28'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 15°36'54" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 3, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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