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Where Were the Planets on November 17, 1980?
Quick Answer
On November 17, 1980, the Sun was in Scorpio (25°18' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 17, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°55' Pisces at midnight UTC to 26°09' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°18'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 18°59'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 6°05'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 21°56'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 26°33'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 3°53'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°33'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 25°49'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°24'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 22°59'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 14°52'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 17, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 70% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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