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Where Were the Planets on February 9, 1989?
Quick Answer
On February 9, 1989, the Sun was in Aquarius (20°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 9, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°21' Pisces at midnight UTC to 12°03' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°43'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 4°44'17" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 26°45'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 7°14'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 12°06'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°46'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 9°58'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 3°54'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°19'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°10'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 5°41'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 9, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Mercury trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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