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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1939?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1939, the Sun was in Gemini (24°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1939. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 3°09' Gemini at midnight UTC to 17°17' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°26'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 10°10'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 5°16'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 2°30'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 4°27'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 5°53'34" Aries | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 28°29'15" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 19°56'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 20°36'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 0°03'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 6°03'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on June 16, 1939
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Jupiter | Exact square |
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