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Where Were the Planets on November 9, 1989?
Quick Answer
On November 9, 1989, the Sun was in Scorpio (17°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 9, 1989. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°15' Pisces at midnight UTC to 1°44' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°04'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 24°27'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 16°17'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 4°07'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 3°32'12" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 10°39'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 10°00'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 2°49'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 10°15'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 15°11'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 21°14'18" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on November 9, 1989
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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