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Where Were the Planets on November 30, 1979?
Quick Answer
On November 30, 1979, the Sun was in Sagittarius (7°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 30, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°12' Aries at midnight UTC to 2°24' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°40'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 25°19'03" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 19°44'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 2°21'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 4°31'36" Virgo | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 9°10'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°46'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°18'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 19°44'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 20°54'07" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 3°33'59" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on November 30, 1979
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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