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Where Were the Planets on January 16, 1972?
Quick Answer
On January 16, 1972, the Sun was in Capricorn (25°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 16, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°22' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 2°46' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°27'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 26°02'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 6°34'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 29°50'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 13°28'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 25°43'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 29°47'20" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 18°18'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 4°33'02" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 2°00'49" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 5°48'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on January 16, 1972
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square | |
| Annular Solar Eclipse in Capricorn | 25°25' Capricorn | |
| Venus enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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