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Where Were the Planets on November 23, 1971?
Quick Answer
On November 23, 1971, the Sun was in Sagittarius (0°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 23, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°49' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 9°55' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°32'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 3°20'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 22°25'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 23°00'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 9°27'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 13°41'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 3°13'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 16°41'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 2°42'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°33'15" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°40'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 23, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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