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Where Were the Planets on November 9, 1972?
Quick Answer
On November 9, 1972, the Sun was in Scorpio (17°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 9, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°34' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 0°23' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°11'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 24°28'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°52'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°35'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 25°45'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 6°29'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 19°20'28" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 20°27'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°19'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 3°30'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 20°01'42" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 9, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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