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Where Were the Planets on September 26, 1989?
Quick Answer
On September 26, 1989, the Sun was in Libra (3°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (11% illuminated). Mercury was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 26, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°28' Leo at midnight UTC to 1°45' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°22'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°38'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 0°08'41" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 16°10'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°27'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 9°11'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 7°29'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°27'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°36'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 13°31'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 23°34'06" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on September 26, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 11% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury re-enters Virgo (retrograde) | Leaves Libra | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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