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Where Were the Planets on November 30, 1997?
Quick Answer
On November 30, 1997, the Sun was in Sagittarius (8°19' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 30, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°42' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 19°43' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°19'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 13°11'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 29°44'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 22°34'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 16°11'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 16°28'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 13°45'49" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°39'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°55'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°34'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 15°23'43" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on November 30, 1997
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Sagittarius | 7°54' Sagittarius | |
| Mercury enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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