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Where Were the Planets on April 19, 1989?
Quick Answer
On April 19, 1989, the Sun was in Aries (29°24' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 19, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°38' Libra at midnight UTC to 17°28' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°24'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 11°33'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 14°54'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 3°08'59" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 24°00'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 7°06'01" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°55'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°17'19" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°22'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°12'40" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 2°02'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 19, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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