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Where Were the Planets on November 6, 1980?
Quick Answer
On November 6, 1980, the Sun was in Scorpio (14°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 6, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°24' Libra at midnight UTC to 5°17' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°14'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 29°20'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 7°20'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 8°31'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 18°20'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 1°55'35" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°26'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 25°08'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°02'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°34'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 15°27'22" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 6, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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