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Where Were the Planets on November 17, 1960?
Quick Answer
On November 17, 1960, the Sun was in Scorpio (25°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 17, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°20' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°22' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°08'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°18'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 8°03'21" Scorpio | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°34'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 18°34'55" Cancer | Stationing retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 4°12'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 14°50'05" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°43'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°28'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°59'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°42'04" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on November 17, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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