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Where Were the Planets on April 26, 1989?
Quick Answer
On April 26, 1989, the Sun was in Taurus (6°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (74% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 26, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°55' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 13°47' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°13'32" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 7°19'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 25°59'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 11°47'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 28°20'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°34'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 13°55'03" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 5°12'32" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°20'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°01'09" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 1°40'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on April 26, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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