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Where Were the Planets on January 7, 2002?
Quick Answer
On January 7, 2002, the Sun was in Capricorn (17°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (35% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 7, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°18' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°00' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°00'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 4°11'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 5°09'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 15°20'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 21°38'08" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 9°47'29" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°56'26" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 22°46'04" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 7°40'39" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 16°15'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 26°01'03" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on January 7, 2002
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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