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Where Were the Planets on January 9, 1996?
Quick Answer
On January 9, 1996, the Sun was in Capricorn (18°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 9, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°12' Leo at midnight UTC to 4°17' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°30'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 28°14'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 5°09'11" Aquarius | Stationing retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 23°03'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 0°48'56" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 1°23'36" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 20°01'05" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 29°50'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 24°59'53" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 2°13'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°59'11" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on January 9, 1996
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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