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Where Were the Planets on March 9, 1989?
Quick Answer
On March 9, 1989, the Sun was in Pisces (18°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 9, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°56' Aries at midnight UTC to 21°01' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°53'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 13°30'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 28°04'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 12°13'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 28°51'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 29°45'50" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 12°21'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°55'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°02'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°03'37" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 4°12'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 9, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile | |
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile |
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