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Where Were the Planets on November 3, 1986?
Quick Answer
On November 3, 1986, the Sun was in Scorpio (10°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury, Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 3, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°32' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 5°22' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°46'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 27°56'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 29°03'26" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 13°52'04" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 15°08'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 13°00'40" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 8°36'23" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 20°11'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 3°41'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°26'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°35'36" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on November 3, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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