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Where Were the Planets on March 20, 1989?
Quick Answer
On March 20, 1989, the Sun was in Pisces (29°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 20, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°09' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°00' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°51'23" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 9°05'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 16°02'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 25°55'45" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 5°34'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 1°27'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°01'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°09'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°13'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°53'51" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°37'46" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 20, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Aries | March Equinox |
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