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Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°28' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°17' Libra at midnight UTC to 20°06' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°28'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°12'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 25°00'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 10°24'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 7°56'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°14'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 7°51'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 26°44'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 21°56'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°28'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 14°04'46" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 2, 1980
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square |
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