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Where Were the Planets on November 17, 1969?
Quick Answer
On November 17, 1969, the Sun was in Scorpio (24°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (60% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 17, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°55' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 12°43' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°58'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°50'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 25°39'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 8°31'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°12'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 24°35'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 3°57'14" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 7°20'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 28°18'19" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 26°53'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°38'31" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on November 17, 1969
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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