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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 1949?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 1949, the Sun was in Gemini (26°53' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (50% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°44' Pisces at midnight UTC to 2°34' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°53'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 26°40'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 8°54'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 13°31'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°00'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°53'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°15'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 0°29'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 12°24'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 14°45'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°31'07" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 18, 1949
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Pisces | 26°55' Pisces | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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