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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°39' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 24°55' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°37'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 18°16'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 10°13'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 22°49'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°38'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°35'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°33'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°20'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°19'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°45'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°32'59" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 12, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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