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Where Were the Planets on January 26, 1990?
Quick Answer
On January 26, 1990, the Sun was in Aquarius (6°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 26, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°56' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 9°10' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°16'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 2°31'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 12°01'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 24°15'35" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 27°46'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 2°12'20" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 18°35'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 7°13'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 12°57'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°37'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°06'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on January 26, 1990
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn | |
| Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius | 6°35' Aquarius |
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