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Where Were the Planets on November 5, 1988?
Quick Answer
On November 5, 1988, the Sun was in Scorpio (13°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (15% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 5, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°35' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°25' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°17'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 27°29'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 28°15'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 7°53'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 0°19'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 3°21'44" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 29°20'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 28°33'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°01'50" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°32'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 10°46'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on November 5, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square | |
| Mercury sextile Uranus | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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