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Where Were the Planets on September 9, 1989?
Quick Answer
On September 9, 1989, the Sun was in Virgo (16°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (61% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 9, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°03' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 5°43' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°47'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°21'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°16'47" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 26°28'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 23°29'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°08'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 7°18'14" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°20'11" Capricorn | Stationing direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°38'45" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°01'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 24°28'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 9, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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