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Where Were the Planets on January 18, 1906?
Quick Answer
On January 18, 1906, the Sun was in Capricorn (27°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 18, 1906. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°44' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°57' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°30'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 5°50'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 7°34'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 21°02'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 16°44'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 26°28'42" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 1°02'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 5°42'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 8°30'51" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 21°05'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 22°12'28" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on January 18, 1906
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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