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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1989?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1989, the Sun was in Aries (25°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°10' Leo at midnight UTC to 0°09' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°29'41" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 24°11'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 7°19'01" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 28°12'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 21°32'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 6°16'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°52'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°18'59" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°22'59" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°19'02" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 2°15'09" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 15, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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