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Where Were the Planets on June 21, 1949?
Quick Answer
On June 21, 1949, the Sun was in Gemini (29°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 21, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°15' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°15' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°45'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°14'48" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 9°49'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°11'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°07'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°37'22" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°29'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 0°40'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 12°23'44" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 14°49'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°21'35" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 21, 1949
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice |
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