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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1909?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1909, the Sun was in Gemini (24°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1909. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°54' Taurus at midnight UTC to 12°45' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°39'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°51'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 22°20'58" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 7°44'01" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 12°55'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 7°30'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 21°10'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 20°04'44" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Neptune | 15°58'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Pluto | 25°19'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| North Node | 16°16'49" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on June 16, 1909
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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