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Where Were the Planets on January 5, 1991?
Quick Answer
On January 5, 1991, the Sun was in Capricorn (14°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 5, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°55' Virgo at midnight UTC to 24°15' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°38'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 17°38'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 23°55'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°21'47" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 27°51'09" Taurus | Stationing retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°31'19" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°11'17" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 9°59'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°17'14" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°43'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 28°53'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on January 5, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 73% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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