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Where Were the Planets on November 20, 1979?
Quick Answer
On November 20, 1979, the Sun was in Scorpio (27°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 20, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°01' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°33'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 6°35'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 26°49'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 19°55'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 0°16'12" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 8°13'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°03'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 21°41'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°22'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°35'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 4°05'45" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on November 20, 1979
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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