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Where Were the Planets on June 6, 1928?
Quick Answer
On June 6, 1928, the Sun was in Gemini (15°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 6, 1928. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°39' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 24°57' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°30'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 18°47'18" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 8°38'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 8°38'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 15°27'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 0°28'11" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°51'53" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 6°52'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 26°38'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 15°51'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 9°18'36" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on June 6, 1928
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun sextile Mars | Exact sextile | |
| The Sun opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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