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Where Were the Planets on December 19, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 19, 1980, the Sun was in Sagittarius (27°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (93% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 19, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°47' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°29' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°45'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°08'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°04'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 1°32'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 21°04'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°23'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 8°58'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 27°44'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°35'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 23°55'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 13°10'45" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 19, 1980
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 93% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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