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Where Were the Planets on October 26, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 26, 1989, the Sun was in Scorpio (3°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (9% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 26, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°57' Virgo at midnight UTC to 4°50' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°02'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 28°55'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 23°09'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°35'49" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°10'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°51'58" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°55'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°14'01" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°56'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°37'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°58'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 26, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 9% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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