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Where Were the Planets on January 8, 1999?
Quick Answer
On January 8, 1999, the Sun was in Capricorn (17°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (61% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 8, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°33' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°41' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°44'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 5°38'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 2°05'11" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 4°46'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 22°01'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 23°06'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 26°51'25" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 11°21'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°20'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 9°22'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 24°00'07" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on January 8, 1999
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 61% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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