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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 1909?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 1909, the Sun was in Scorpio (23°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°44' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°21' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°30'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 2°01'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 13°53'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 9°58'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 28°44'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 7°00'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 17°21'05" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 18°09'43" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 19°11'10" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 26°27'46" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 8°10'42" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on November 16, 1909
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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