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Where Were the Planets on June 8, 1989?
Quick Answer
On June 8, 1989, the Sun was in Gemini (17°40' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 8, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°58' Leo at midnight UTC to 22°33' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°40'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 16°18'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 28°31'45" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 4°37'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 24°58'23" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 18°18'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 12°18'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 3°59'50" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°38'13" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°53'10" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 29°23'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 8, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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