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Where Were the Planets on January 1, 1902?
Quick Answer
On January 1, 1902, the Sun was in Capricorn (10°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (52% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 1, 1902. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°05' Libra at midnight UTC to 14°18' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°09'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 8°14'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°42'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 23°53'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 29°36'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°30'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 17°45'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°28'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 29°48'21" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 17°16'15" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 10°28'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on January 1, 1902
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Libra | 10°20' Libra | |
| Mars enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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