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Where Were the Planets on January 2, 2008?
Quick Answer
On January 2, 2008, the Sun was in Capricorn (11°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). Mars and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 2, 2008. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°14' Libra at midnight UTC to 11°04' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°27'23" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 5°10'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 20°42'57" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 3°19'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°20'36" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 3°21'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 8°23'26" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 15°24'50" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 20°18'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 29°11'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°15'38" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on January 2, 2008
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mars opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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