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Where Were the Planets on October 31, 1989?
Quick Answer
On October 31, 1989, the Sun was in Scorpio (8°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 31, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°20' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°18' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°02'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 28°18'49" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 1°32'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 24°53'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 27°30'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°51'59" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 9°17'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°25'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°02'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°49'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°42'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on October 31, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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