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Where Were the Planets on January 29, 1946?
Quick Answer
On January 29, 1946, the Sun was in Aquarius (8°59' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (14% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 29, 1946. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°41' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°53' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°59'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 25°46'10" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 0°18'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 8°14'50" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 17°39'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 27°06'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 20°03'04" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 13°37'17" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°30'53" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 10°40'28" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 27°58'10" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on January 29, 1946
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Mercury enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn | |
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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