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Where Were the Planets on January 15, 2006?
Quick Answer
On January 15, 2006, the Sun was in Capricorn (25°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 15, 2006. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°15' Leo at midnight UTC to 13°15' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°11'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 7°16'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°00'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°44'58" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 15°27'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 15°26'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 8°52'14" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 8°19'04" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 16°28'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 25°23'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 8°13'43" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on January 15, 2006
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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