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Where Were the Planets on June 2, 1917?
Quick Answer
On June 2, 1917, the Sun was in Gemini (11°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). Uranus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 2, 1917. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°27' Libra at midnight UTC to 9°30' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°21'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°56'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°11'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 21°14'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 21°05'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 23°53'52" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 27°31'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Uranus | 23°42'36" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 2°45'58" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 3°21'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 12°17'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 2, 1917
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| Mercury conjunct Mars | Exact conjunction |
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