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Where Were the Planets on January 8, 1991?
Quick Answer
On January 8, 1991, the Sun was in Capricorn (17°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (43% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 8, 1991. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°45' Libra at midnight UTC to 2°01' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°41'52" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 25°55'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 25°12'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 4°07'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 28°03'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°11'25" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 26°32'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 10°10'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 14°24'03" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 19°47'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 28°43'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on January 8, 1991
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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