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Where Were the Planets on January 17, 1992?
Quick Answer
On January 17, 1992, the Sun was in Capricorn (26°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 17, 1992. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°35' Gemini at midnight UTC to 0°20' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°37'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 22°55'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 10°46'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 20°27'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 6°01'22" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 14°07'45" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 7°45'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 14°39'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 16°50'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 22°31'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 8°55'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on January 17, 1992
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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