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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°31' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 3°02' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°33'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 26°45'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°04'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 17°51'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°32'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°04'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°18'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°06'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°10'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°38'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°45'42" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 8, 1980
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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