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Where Were the Planets on December 7, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°10' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°30' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°32'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°19'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 2°33'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 16°36'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 11°46'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°56'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°13'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°03'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°07'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°37'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°48'53" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 7, 1980
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 15°39' Sagittarius |
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