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Where Were the Planets on November 27, 1972?
Quick Answer
On November 27, 1972, the Sun was in Sagittarius (5°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (53% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 27, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°57' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°21'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°29'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 2°14'07" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 3°37'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 7°40'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 10°05'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 18°02'33" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°26'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°59'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 3°58'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 19°04'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 27, 1972
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 5°35' Virgo |
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