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Where Were the Planets on October 12, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 12, 1989, the Sun was in Libra (19°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Pisces all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 12, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°36' Pisces at midnight UTC to 23°18' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°08'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 15°54'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 1°25'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 4°17'24" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 14°55'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°25'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°05'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°46'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°43'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°05'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°43'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 12, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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