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Where Were the Planets on June 27, 1949?
Quick Answer
On June 27, 1949, the Sun was in Cancer (5°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 27, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°17' Cancer at midnight UTC to 25°57' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°29'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 19°05'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 13°42'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 24°31'25" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 12°19'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°01'35" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 1°59'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 1°02'03" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 12°23'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 14°58'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 22°02'31" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 27, 1949
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Jupiter re-enters Capricorn (retrograde) | Leaves Aquarius |
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