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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°38' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (33% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°55' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 8°26' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°38'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 1°39'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 11°45'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°04'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°24'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°42'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°37'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°24'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°21'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°46'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°29'49" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 13, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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