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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 2006?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 2006, the Sun was in Scorpio (23°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (17% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°54' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°59'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 4°47'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°16'40" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 28°57'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 16°14'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 28°17'15" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 24°42'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 10°48'53" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 17°07'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 25°23'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 22°04'39" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on November 16, 2006
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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