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Where Were the Planets on November 4, 1956?
Quick Answer
On November 4, 1956, the Sun was in Scorpio (12°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 4, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°20' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°07' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°03'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 3°46'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 6°52'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 4°24'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 17°01'18" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 24°29'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 2°38'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 6°57'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 0°35'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 0°15'42" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 29°45'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on November 4, 1956
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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