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Where Were the Planets on January 27, 2017?

Quick Answer

On January 27, 2017, the Sun was in Aquarius (7°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.

Venus squared Saturn. Feeling unloved or short on money. Relationships get a reality check.

Planetary Positions at Noon UTC

Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 27, 2017. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°27' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 8°10' Aquarius at the end of the day.

Planetary positions on January 27, 2017
Body	Position	Motion	In Sign Since	Next Sign Change
Sun	7°44'25" Aquarius	Direct	Jan 19, 2017	Feb 18, 2017 into Pisces
Moon	1°47'48" Aquarius	Direct	Jan 27, 2017	Jan 29, 2017 into Pisces
Mercury	14°50'11" Capricorn	Direct	Jan 12, 2017	Feb 7, 2017 into Aquarius
Venus	23°59'27" Pisces	Direct	Jan 3, 2017	Feb 3, 2017 into Aries
Mars	29°27'00" Pisces	Direct	Dec 19, 2016	Jan 28, 2017 into Aries
Jupiter	22°59'28" Libra	Direct	Sep 9, 2016	Oct 10, 2017 into Scorpio
Saturn	24°10'58" Sagittarius	Direct	Sep 18, 2015	Dec 20, 2017 into Capricorn
Uranus	20°55'18" Aries	Direct	Mar 12, 2011	May 15, 2018 into Taurus
Neptune	10°29'25" Pisces	Direct	Feb 3, 2012	Mar 30, 2025 into Aries
Pluto	17°50'29" Capricorn	Direct	Nov 27, 2008	Mar 23, 2023 into Aquarius
North Node	4°49'30" Virgo	Direct	Oct 10, 2015	Apr 28, 2017 into Leo

Sky Events on January 27, 2017

The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.

Date	Event	Detail
Jan 27, 08:36 UTC	The Moon enters Aquarius	Leaves Capricorn
Jan 27, 17:50 UTC	Venus square Saturn	Feeling unloved or short on money. Relationships get a reality check.

Born on January 27, 2017?

Venus, Mars and Neptune were all in Pisces, so everyone born that day carries a strong Pisces streak alongside their Aquarius 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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