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Where Were the Planets on March 12, 1989?
Quick Answer
On March 12, 1989, the Sun was in Pisces (21°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 12, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°24' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°28' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°53'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 27°30'05" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 2°44'01" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 15°57'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 0°41'18" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°11'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 12°33'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 4°59'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°05'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°01'19" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 4°03'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 12, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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