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Where Were the Planets on November 6, 1988?
Quick Answer
On November 6, 1988, the Sun was in Scorpio (14°17' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (9% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 6, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°26' Libra at midnight UTC to 15°24' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°17'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 9°24'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 29°48'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 9°06'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 0°26'07" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 3°14'25" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 29°25'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 28°36'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°03'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°34'59" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 10°43'31" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on November 6, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| Mercury enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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