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Where Were the Planets on December 28, 1980?
Quick Answer
On December 28, 1980, the Sun was in Capricorn (6°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (57% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 28, 1980. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°24' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°26' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°55'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 28°27'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°13'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°46'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 28°05'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 9°14'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 9°22'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 28°13'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 22°55'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 24°05'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 12°42'09" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 28, 1980
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 57% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Mars sextile Uranus | Exact sextile |
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