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Where Were the Planets on November 3, 1972?
Quick Answer
On November 3, 1972, the Sun was in Scorpio (11°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 3, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°55' Libra at midnight UTC to 19°04' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°10'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 13°00'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 4°16'05" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 4°19'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 21°48'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 5°23'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 19°41'39" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 20°06'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°06'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 3°19'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 20°20'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 3, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| Mercury conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction |
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