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Where Were the Planets on November 4, 1971?
Quick Answer
On November 4, 1971, the Sun was in Scorpio (11°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 4, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°36' Taurus at midnight UTC to 11°23' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°24'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 4°03'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 27°23'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 29°21'03" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 28°56'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 9°32'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 4°42'52" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 15°39'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°00'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°02'33" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 9°40'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 4, 1971
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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