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Where Were the Planets on January 2, 1996?
Quick Answer
On January 2, 1996, the Sun was in Capricorn (11°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 2, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°45' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°42' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°22'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 4°44'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 0°48'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 14°27'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 25°20'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 29°49'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 19°29'50" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 29°25'59" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 24°44'08" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°59'58" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 22°21'25" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on January 2, 1996
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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