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Where Were the Planets on January 6, 1991?
Quick Answer
On January 6, 1991, the Sun was in Capricorn (15°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (63% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 6, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°16' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°11' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°39'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 0°46'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 24°14'29" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 1°36'58" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 27°54'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°24'48" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°18'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 10°03'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°19'30" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°44'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 28°50'20" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on January 6, 1991
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 63% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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