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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°44' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°06' Taurus at midnight UTC to 19°46' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°44'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°25'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 19°30'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°17'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 20°17'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°16'43" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°55'08" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°41'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°32'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°53'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°13'56" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 18, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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