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Where Were the Planets on November 18, 1979?
Quick Answer
On November 18, 1979, the Sun was in Scorpio (25°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 18, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°25' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 17°05' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°32'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 10°43'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 29°31'14" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 17°26'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°21'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°00'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 24°53'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 21°33'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°18'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°31'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°12'07" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on November 18, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Scorpio (retrograde) | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mercury square Mars | Exact square |
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