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Where Were the Planets on June 8, 1916?
Quick Answer
On June 8, 1916, the Sun was in Gemini (17°20' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (45% illuminated). Mercury and Uranus were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 8, 1916. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°27' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°20'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°35'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 13°38'59" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 19°27'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 5°14'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 26°50'56" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 15°45'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 19°36'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 0°46'38" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 2°25'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 1°18'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 8, 1916
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 17°49' Virgo |
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