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Where Were the Planets on November 20, 1980?
Quick Answer
On November 20, 1980, the Sun was in Scorpio (28°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 20, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°42' Aries at midnight UTC to 10°48' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°19'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 3°14'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 8°53'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 25°36'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°48'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 4°23'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 6°50'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 26°00'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°30'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°05'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 14°42'53" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 20, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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