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Where Were the Planets on January 15, 1985?
Quick Answer
On January 15, 1985, the Sun was in Capricorn (25°17' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 15, 1985. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°06' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 22°01' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°17'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 15°05'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 5°00'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°11'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 16°11'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 24°50'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 25°59'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 16°08'57" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 2°00'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 4°36'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 24°23'02" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on January 15, 1985
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile | |
| Mars square Uranus | Exact square |
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