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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1989, the Sun was in Libra (28°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (51% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°51' Cancer at midnight UTC to 3°51' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°04'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°24'39" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 14°48'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 14°12'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 20°51'32" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°46'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°35'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°03'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°51'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°25'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°14'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 21, 1989
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Cancer | 28°07' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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