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Where Were the Planets on June 15, 1947?
Quick Answer
On June 15, 1947, the Sun was in Gemini (23°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (16% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 15, 1947. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°08' Taurus at midnight UTC to 14°07' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°32'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 7°05'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 18°05'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 1°56'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 18°44'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 19°03'12" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 6°14'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 22°01'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 8°01'53" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 11°34'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 1°23'12" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on June 15, 1947
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 16% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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