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Where Were the Planets on February 20, 1989?
Quick Answer
On February 20, 1989, the Sun was in Pisces (1°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 20, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°11' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°12' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°49'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 0°12'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°28'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 20°59'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 18°37'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 27°41'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 11°00'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°22'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°38'39" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°11'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 5°06'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on February 20, 1989
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo | |
| Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo | 2°00' Virgo |
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