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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1950?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1950, the Sun was in Gemini (24°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1950. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°05' Gemini at midnight UTC to 10°22' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°45'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 4°13'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 2°22'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°12'13" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 1°45'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 7°16'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 13°27'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 4°32'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 14°36'00" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 16°18'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 3°17'47" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 16, 1950
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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