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Where Were the Planets on January 6, 1951?
Quick Answer
On January 6, 1951, the Sun was in Capricorn (15°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 6, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°57' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 4°03' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°21'40" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 26°30'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°54'10" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 28°15'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 17°21'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 5°44'27" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 2°20'10" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 7°06'55" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 19°28'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°23'30" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°29'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on January 6, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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