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Where Were the Planets on January 14, 1972?
Quick Answer
On January 14, 1972, the Sun was in Capricorn (23°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 14, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°22' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°13' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°25'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 29°46'12" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°45'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 27°23'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 12°09'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 25°17'37" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 29°50'53" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 18°17'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°29'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 2°01'33" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 5°54'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on January 14, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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