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Where Were the Planets on January 11, 1946?
Quick Answer
On January 11, 1946, the Sun was in Capricorn (20°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (57% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 11, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°06' Aries at midnight UTC to 6°15' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°40'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 29°09'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 2°43'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 15°37'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 24°16'38" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 25°54'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°29'42" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 14°04'51" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°37'10" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 11°04'58" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°55'22" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on January 11, 1946
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 57% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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