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Where Were the Planets on June 5, 1916?
Quick Answer
On June 5, 1916, the Sun was in Gemini (14°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 5, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°37' Cancer at midnight UTC to 11°25' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°27'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°30'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 15°18'19" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 18°51'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 3°44'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°15'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 15°24'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°38'49" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°41'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 2°21'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 1°27'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 5, 1916
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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