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Where Were the Planets on March 23, 1989?
Quick Answer
On March 23, 1989, the Sun was in Aries (2°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 23, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°40' Libra at midnight UTC to 20°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°49'58" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 14°34'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 21°22'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 29°39'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 7°24'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 1°57'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°10'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°12'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°15'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°50'36" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 3°28'14" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on March 23, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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