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Where Were the Planets on January 8, 2026?
Quick Answer
On January 8, 2026, the Sun was in Capricorn (18°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 8, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°10' Virgo at midnight UTC to 29°56' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°12'37" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 23°36'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°15'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 18°38'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 18°27'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 20°21'30" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 26°38'41" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 27°45'44" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 29°37'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 2°56'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 11°46'19" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on January 8, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction |
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