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Where Were the Planets on November 30, 1961?
Quick Answer
On November 30, 1961, the Sun was in Sagittarius (8°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (48% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 30, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°42' Virgo at midnight UTC to 16°30' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°02'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 10°36'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°17'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 24°09'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°00'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 4°03'22" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 26°23'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 0°32'03" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 12°01'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°05'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 21°41'05" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 30, 1961
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 48% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 7°48' Virgo | |
| Mercury enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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