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Where Were the Planets on September 11, 1989?
Quick Answer
On September 11, 1989, the Sun was in Virgo (18°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 11, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°47' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 2°15' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°43'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°28'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 10°33'08" Libra | Stationing retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 28°48'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 24°46'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 7°24'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 7°18'05" Capricorn | Stationing retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°20'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°38'03" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°04'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 24°21'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 11, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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