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Where Were the Planets on July 27, 1989?
Quick Answer
On July 27, 1989, the Sun was in Leo (4°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (29% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 27, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°51' Taurus at midnight UTC to 6°48' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°25'39" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 29°51'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 14°26'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 4°08'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 25°33'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 29°16'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 8°52'17" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°06'37" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°21'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°22'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 26°47'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on July 27, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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