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Where Were the Planets on November 3, 1989?
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On November 3, 1989, the Sun was in Scorpio (11°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 3, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°34' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 10°56' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°02'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 4°44'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 6°30'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 28°01'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°30'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 10°49'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 9°31'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°33'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°06'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 14°56'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°33'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 3, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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