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Where Were the Planets on January 16, 2026?
Quick Answer
On January 16, 2026, the Sun was in Capricorn (26°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 16, 2026. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°04' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°10' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°21'41" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 0°06'32" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 23°04'12" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 28°42'19" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 24°38'38" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 19°16'58" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 27°14'43" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 27°36'33" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 29°46'02" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 3°12'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 11°20'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on January 16, 2026
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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