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Where Were the Planets on December 14, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 14, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (22°40' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (44% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 14, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°26' Pisces at midnight UTC to 22°12' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°40'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 15°17'52" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 13°18'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 25°18'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°11'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°49'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°41'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°27'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°23'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°48'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°26'38" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 14, 1980
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction |
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