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Where Were the Planets on September 7, 1989?
Quick Answer
On September 7, 1989, the Sun was in Virgo (14°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (41% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 7, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°34' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°41' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°50'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°36'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°38'31" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 24°08'06" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°12'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 6°51'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 7°18'47" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°20'20" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°39'34" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 12°58'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 24°34'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 7, 1989
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 41% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Mercury square Neptune | Exact square |
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