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Where Were the Planets on January 3, 1908?
Quick Answer
On January 3, 1908, the Sun was in Capricorn (11°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 3, 1908. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°29' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°34' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°43'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 6°00'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 5°13'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 8°51'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 24°35'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 11°50'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 22°01'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 12°45'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 13°32'11" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 23°26'55" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 14°20'45" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on January 3, 1908
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Total Solar Eclipse in Capricorn | 12°08' Capricorn |
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