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Where Were the Planets on November 20, 1988?
Quick Answer
On November 20, 1988, the Sun was in Scorpio (28°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 20, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°52' Aries at midnight UTC to 23°20' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°23'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 16°06'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 22°11'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 26°13'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 3°11'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 1°24'18" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 0°50'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 29°19'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°26'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°08'41" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 9°59'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on November 20, 1988
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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