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Where Were the Planets on June 8, 1929?
Quick Answer
On June 8, 1929, the Sun was in Gemini (17°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 8, 1929. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°40' Gemini at midnight UTC to 7°50' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°11'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°15'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 18°38'38" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 3°32'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 14°47'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 29°04'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 27°59'25" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 10°47'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 28°49'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Pluto | 17°06'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 19°52'33" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on June 8, 1929
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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