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Where Were the Planets on January 16, 1999?

Quick Answer

On January 16, 1999, the Sun was in Capricorn (25°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.

The Sun squared Mars. Will meets resistance. Expect friction, impatience and a few arguments that clear the air.

Planetary Positions at Noon UTC

Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 16, 1999. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°59' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 18°37' Capricorn at the end of the day.

Planetary positions on January 16, 1999
Body	Position	Motion	In Sign Since	Next Sign Change
Sun	25°53'59" Capricorn	Direct	Dec 22, 1998	Jan 20, 1999 into Aquarius
Moon	12°17'19" Capricorn	Direct	Jan 15, 1999	Jan 17, 1999 into Aquarius
Mercury	14°12'59" Capricorn	Direct	Jan 7, 1999	Jan 26, 1999 into Aquarius
Venus	14°47'34" Aquarius	Direct	Jan 4, 1999	Jan 28, 1999 into Pisces
Mars	25°42'52" Libra	Direct	Nov 27, 1998	Jan 26, 1999 into Scorpio
Jupiter	24°28'21" Pisces	Direct	Feb 4, 1998	Feb 13, 1999 into Aries
Saturn	27°03'40" Aries	Direct	Oct 25, 1998	Mar 1, 1999 into Taurus
Uranus	11°48'01" Aquarius	Direct	Jan 12, 1996	Mar 10, 2003 into Pisces
Neptune	1°38'08" Aquarius	Direct	Nov 27, 1998	Apr 4, 2011 into Pisces
Pluto	9°36'56" Sagittarius	Direct	Nov 10, 1995	Jan 26, 2008 into Capricorn
North Node	23°34'42" Leo	Direct	Sep 17, 1998	Apr 5, 2000 into Cancer

Sky Events on January 16, 1999

The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.

Date	Event	Detail
Jan 16, 04:12 UTC	The Sun square Mars	Will meets resistance. Expect friction, impatience and a few arguments that clear the air.

Born on January 16, 1999?

Venus, Uranus and Neptune were all in Aquarius, so everyone born that day carries a strong Aquarius streak alongside their Capricorn Sun.

Planet signs are only part of the picture. Your rising sign changes about every two hours and the Moon moves half a degree an hour, so your exact birth time and place decide your houses, angles and Moon degree.

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