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Where Were the Planets on October 13, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 13, 1989, the Sun was in Libra (20°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 13, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°19' Pisces at midnight UTC to 8°23' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°07'48" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°49'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 2°41'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 5°24'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 15°34'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°28'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°08'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 1°48'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°44'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°07'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°40'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 13, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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