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Where Were the Planets on January 2, 1920?
Quick Answer
On January 2, 1920, the Sun was in Capricorn (10°48' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 2, 1920. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°26' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°05' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°48'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 23°43'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 21°46'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 27°46'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°14'13" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 16°52'29" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 11°35'03" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 29°01'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°55'47" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 6°38'55" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 22°18'07" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on January 2, 1920
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 84% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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