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Where Were the Planets on January 9, 1912?
Quick Answer
On January 9, 1912, the Sun was in Capricorn (17°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (69% illuminated). Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 9, 1912. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°45' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°24' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°52'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 25°38'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 25°27'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 5°33'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 25°01'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 6°12'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 13°20'41" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 28°44'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 22°31'52" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 27°35'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 26°39'45" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on January 9, 1912
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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