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Where Were the Planets on January 6, 1916?
Quick Answer
On January 6, 1916, the Sun was in Capricorn (14°51' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 6, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°38' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 10°31' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°51'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 3°07'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 27°29'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 13°13'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 29°37'09" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°01'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 12°52'49" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 13°58'10" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°44'04" Leo | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 2°02'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°27'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on January 6, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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