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Where Were the Planets on January 6, 2072?
Quick Answer
On January 6, 2072, the Sun is in Capricorn (16°00' at noon UTC), the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase is Full Moon (99% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 6, 2072. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°54' Cancer at midnight UTC to 4°04' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°00'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 26°29'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 6°15'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°50'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 22°26'40" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°22'39" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 11°58'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 29°05'56" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 13°59'37" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 3°36'37" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 22°12'10" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 6, 2072
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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