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Where Were the Planets on November 18, 1996?
Quick Answer
On November 18, 1996, the Sun was in Scorpio (26°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (55% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 18, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°18' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 9°21' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°25'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 2°20'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 5°53'04" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°22'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 10°16'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 15°51'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 0°48'33" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 1°17'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 25°28'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 2°44'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 5°21'32" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on November 18, 1996
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Aquarius | 25°58' Aquarius | |
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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