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Where Were the Planets on January 29, 1960?
Quick Answer
On January 29, 1960, the Sun was in Aquarius (8°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 29, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°07' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 2°22' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°35'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 25°18'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 10°36'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 2°48'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 11°22'13" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 24°38'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 12°44'54" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 19°28'35" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 9°05'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°32'16" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 27°13'00" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 29, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Sun square Neptune | Exact square |
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