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Where Were the Planets on January 8, 2028?
Quick Answer
On January 8, 2028, the Sun is in Capricorn (17°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Uranus is retrograde.
Mercury meets Mars in Aquarius. Sharp minds and sharp tongues. Fast decisions, quick arguments. Mars sextiles Neptune. Mercury sextiles Neptune.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 8, 2028. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°50' Taurus at midnight UTC to 5°29' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°43'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 28°36'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 3°30'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 24°09'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 3°47'30" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°29'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°14'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 6°27'44" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 4°01'23" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 6°11'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 3°06'57" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on January 8, 2028
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 83% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Mars sextile Neptune | Inspired action. Good for dance, art, charity and following a hunch. | |
| Mercury sextile Neptune | Imagination feeds the mind. Good for writing, design and listening. | |
| Mercury conjunct Mars | Sharp minds and sharp tongues. Fast decisions, quick arguments. |
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