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Where Were the Planets on June 6, 1929?
Quick Answer
On June 6, 1929, the Sun was in Gemini (15°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 6, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°35' Taurus at midnight UTC to 7°31' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°16'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°01'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 19°43'41" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 2°06'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 13°38'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 28°37'04" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°07'59" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 10°43'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 28°47'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 17°03'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 19°58'55" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on June 6, 1929
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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