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Where Were the Planets on January 17, 1946?
Quick Answer
On January 17, 1946, the Sun was in Capricorn (26°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 17, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°11' Cancer at midnight UTC to 2°17' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°47'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 25°16'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 11°33'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 23°10'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 21°53'21" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°24'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 21°00'05" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 13°54'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°36'16" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 10°57'02" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 28°36'18" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on January 17, 1946
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| Full Moon in Cancer | 26°54' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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