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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1931?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1931, the Sun was in Gemini (24°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1931. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°19' Gemini at midnight UTC to 5°53' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°22'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 29°04'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 9°13'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 1°51'52" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 3°09'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 23°19'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 21°49'40" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°45'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°16'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 19°43'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| North Node | 10°47'46" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 16, 1931
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Gemini | 24°01' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Mars conjunct Neptune | Exact conjunction |
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