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Where Were the Planets on January 9, 1920?
Quick Answer
On January 9, 1920, the Sun was in Capricorn (17°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 9, 1920. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°33' Leo at midnight UTC to 13°11' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°56'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 6°26'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 1°50'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 6°02'06" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 20°33'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 16°12'09" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 11°24'37" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 29°20'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°45'32" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 6°30'26" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 21°55'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on January 9, 1920
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 83% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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