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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.
The Annular Solar Eclipse in Capricorn was the day's main event. Venus moved from Aquarius into Pisces. Venus squared Saturn. Feeling unloved or short on money. Relationships get a reality check.
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 | Feeling unloved or short on money. Relationships get a reality check. | |
| Annular Solar Eclipse in Capricorn | 25°25' Capricorn | |
| Venus enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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