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Where Were the Planets on January 28, 1997?
Quick Answer
On January 28, 1997, the Sun was in Aquarius (8°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 28, 1997. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°22' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°16' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°36'41" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 1°18'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 14°27'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°52'45" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 5°29'13" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 1°36'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 3°16'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°51'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°51'58" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 5°09'46" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 1°35'57" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on January 28, 1997
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 80% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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