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Where Were the Planets on January 3, 2024?
Quick Answer
On January 3, 2024, the Sun was in Capricorn (12°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (56% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 3, 2024. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°36' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°29' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°35'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 5°32'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 22°19'08" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 5°39'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 29°09'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°35'58" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 3°28'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 19°19'53" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 25°07'03" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 29°26'07" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 20°44'46" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on January 3, 2024
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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