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Where Were the Planets on November 29, 1972?
Quick Answer
On November 29, 1972, the Sun was in Sagittarius (7°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 29, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°35' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°57' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°22'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°48'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°46'09" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 6°05'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°00'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 10°30'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 17°52'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 21°31'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°04'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 4°01'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 18°58'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on November 29, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Scorpio (retrograde) | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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