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Where Were the Planets on January 28, 1990?
Quick Answer
On January 28, 1990, the Sun was in Aquarius (8°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 28, 1990. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°40' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 6°23' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°18'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 29°31'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 13°31'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 23°19'58" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 29°12'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 2°01'36" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 18°49'33" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 7°20'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 13°02'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 17°38'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°00'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on January 28, 1990
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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