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Where Were the Planets on November 22, 1979?
Quick Answer
On November 22, 1979, the Sun was in Scorpio (29°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 22, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°36' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°10' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°34'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 3°22'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 24°13'34" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 22°24'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 1°09'28" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 8°26'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°12'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 21°48'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°26'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°39'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°59'24" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on November 22, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Sun enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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