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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1928?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1928, the Sun was in Gemini (25°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1928. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°30' Taurus at midnight UTC to 13°28' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°03'48" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°59'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 12°29'56" Cancer | Stationing retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 20°54'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 22°49'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 2°25'55" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°07'44" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 7°06'51" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 26°49'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 16°06'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 8°46'50" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on June 16, 1928
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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