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Where Were the Planets on November 9, 1980?
Quick Answer
On November 9, 1980, the Sun was in Scorpio (17°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 9, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°16' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 11°24' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°14'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°20'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°49'25" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 12°09'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 20°33'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 2°28'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 5°45'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 25°19'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°08'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°41'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 15°17'50" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 9, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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