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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 2002?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 2002, the Sun was in Scorpio (23°57' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°04' Aries at midnight UTC to 20°54' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°57'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 14°59'26" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 25°17'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 0°31'35" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 20°18'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 17°34'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 27°56'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 24°58'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°24'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 16°34'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 9°26'35" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on November 16, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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