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Where Were the Planets on November 8, 1959?
Quick Answer
On November 8, 1959, the Sun was in Scorpio (15°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (60% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 8, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°19' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 3°28' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°20'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 26°56'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 7°54'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 28°45'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 12°21'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 6°49'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°37'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 20°54'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°00'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°55'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 1°33'32" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on November 8, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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