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Where Were the Planets on November 24, 1959?
Quick Answer
On November 24, 1959, the Sun was in Sagittarius (1°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (40% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 24, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°20' Virgo at midnight UTC to 19°27' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°27'20" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 12°51'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 1°20'56" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 15°20'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 23°28'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 10°20'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 5°11'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 21°04'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 7°35'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°06'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°42'42" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on November 24, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 40% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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