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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 1986?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 1986, the Sun was in Scorpio (23°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mercury and Venus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°40' Taurus at midnight UTC to 29°46' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°49'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 23°44'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 16°21'26" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 6°47'49" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 23°34'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 13°04'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 10°04'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 20°53'13" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°03'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°57'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 18°54'18" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on November 16, 1986
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Taurus | 23°50' Taurus |
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