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Where Were the Planets on January 16, 2072?
Quick Answer
On January 16, 2072, the Sun is in Capricorn (26°11' at noon UTC), the Moon is in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase is Waning Crescent (13% illuminated). Mars, Jupiter and Neptune are retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 16, 2072. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°12' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°11'28" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 14°23'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 22°06'49" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 25°10'53" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 18°29'26" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°04'19" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 12°38'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 29°40'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 13°42'49" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 3°42'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| North Node | 21°40'23" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on January 16, 2072
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 13% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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