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Where Were the Planets on June 30, 1900?
Quick Answer
On June 30, 1900, the Sun was in Cancer (8°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 30, 1900. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°19' Leo at midnight UTC to 24°34' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°12'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 18°28'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 3°49'18" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 20°26'15" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Mars | 2°12'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 2°13'57" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°14'50" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 9°21'21" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 27°09'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Pluto | 16°42'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 9°35'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on June 30, 1900
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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