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Where Were the Planets on October 24, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 24, 1989, the Sun was in Scorpio (1°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 24, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°51' Leo at midnight UTC to 10°58' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°03'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 4°56'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 19°47'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 17°26'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 22°50'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°50'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°47'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°09'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°54'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°32'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 22°05'08" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 24, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 22% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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