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Where Were the Planets on June 9, 1989?
Quick Answer
On June 9, 1989, the Sun was in Gemini (18°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (33% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 9, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°33' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°37'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 28°43'47" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 28°48'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 5°50'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°35'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 18°32'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 12°14'53" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 3°57'31" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 11°36'46" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°51'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 29°20'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 9, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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