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Where Were the Planets on January 9, 1998?
Quick Answer
On January 9, 1998, the Sun was in Capricorn (19°01' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (88% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 9, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°27' Gemini at midnight UTC to 16°06' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°01'15" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 9°18'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 26°11'38" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°11'51" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 17°27'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 24°03'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 14°03'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 7°35'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°15'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°02'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 13°16'38" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 9, 1998
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 88% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus re-enters Capricorn (retrograde) | Leaves Aquarius |
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