The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on January 6, 1909?
Quick Answer
On January 6, 1909, the Sun was in Capricorn (15°33' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 6, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°13' Cancer at midnight UTC to 20°43' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°33'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 14°30'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 23°34'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 18°12'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 27°34'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°26'47" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 4°12'25" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 16°54'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 15°43'32" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 24°26'11" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 24°48'21" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on January 6, 1909
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Cancer | 15°39' Cancer | |
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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