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Where Were the Planets on January 5, 1929?
Quick Answer
On January 5, 1929, the Sun was in Capricorn (14°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (25% illuminated). Mars, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 5, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°54' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 20°45' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°41'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 14°50'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 25°21'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 28°50'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 24°12'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°37'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 24°12'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°42'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 1°05'52" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 17°21'25" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 28°01'51" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on January 5, 1929
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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