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Where Were the Planets on November 30, 1988?
Quick Answer
On November 30, 1988, the Sun was in Sagittarius (8°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (58% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 30, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°01' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°55' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°30'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°00'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 8°00'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 8°34'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 6°19'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 0°02'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 1°55'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 29°52'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°46'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°31'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 9°27'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on November 30, 1988
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 57% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| Jupiter re-enters Taurus (retrograde) | Leaves Gemini |
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