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Where Were the Planets on November 19, 1972?
Quick Answer
On November 19, 1972, the Sun was in Scorpio (27°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 19, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°49' Aries at midnight UTC to 13°58' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°15'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 6°22'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 11°21'26" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 23°47'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°21'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 8°26'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°39'21" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°01'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°41'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 3°47'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 19°29'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 19, 1972
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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