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Where Were the Planets on October 27, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 27, 1989, the Sun was in Scorpio (4°02' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 27, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°51' Libra at midnight UTC to 16°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°02'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 10°47'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 24°50'19" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 20°39'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 24°50'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°52'22" Cancer | Stationing retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°59'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°16'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 9°57'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°40'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°55'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 27, 1989
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction |
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