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Where Were the Planets on January 6, 2053?
Quick Answer
On January 6, 2053, the Sun is in Capricorn (16°37' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated). Neptune is retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 6, 2053. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°49' Leo at midnight UTC to 18°30' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°37'48" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 11°13'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 15°59'56" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 29°57'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 7°12'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 3°14'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 29°31'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 5°07'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°21'40" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 11°25'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| North Node | 29°38'54" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 6, 2053
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| Venus enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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