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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 1983?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 1983, the Sun was in Scorpio (23°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 1983. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°41' Pisces at midnight UTC to 12°00' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°33'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 5°49'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 3°16'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 7°26'20" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 28°51'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 15°40'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 9°11'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 8°24'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°41'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 0°24'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°56'32" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on November 16, 1983
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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