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Where Were the Planets on June 30, 1949?
Quick Answer
On June 30, 1949, the Sun was in Cancer (8°20' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 30, 1949. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°52' Leo at midnight UTC to 7°58' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°20'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 0°54'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 16°37'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 28°11'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 14°25'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 29°42'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 2°15'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 1°12'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 12°24'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 15°02'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 21°52'59" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 30, 1949
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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