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Where Were the Planets on January 4, 1906?
Quick Answer
On January 4, 1906, the Sun was in Capricorn (13°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (68% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 4, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°45' Aries at midnight UTC to 9°35' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°14'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 3°40'41" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 20°19'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 3°26'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°03'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 26°57'40" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 29°36'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°53'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 8°53'59" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°19'32" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°56'57" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on January 4, 1906
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 68% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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