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Where Were the Planets on November 20, 1971?
Quick Answer
On November 20, 1971, the Sun was in Scorpio (27°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 20, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°44' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°14' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°30'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 24°58'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 19°05'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 19°16'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 7°42'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 13°01'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°28'34" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 16°32'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°36'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°29'00" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°49'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 20, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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