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Where Were the Planets on January 9, 1929?
Quick Answer
On January 9, 1929, the Sun was in Capricorn (18°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mars, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 9, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°07' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 8°01' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°45'55" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 2°03'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 1°53'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 3°26'58" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 23°08'34" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°47'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 24°39'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 3°47'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 1°01'31" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 17°16'19" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| North Node | 27°49'08" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on January 9, 1929
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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