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Where Were the Planets on June 2, 1951?
Quick Answer
On June 2, 1951, the Sun was in Gemini (11°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 2, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°53' Taurus at midnight UTC to 22°58' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°08'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 16°56'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 18°50'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 24°57'32" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 8°21'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°22'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°33'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°55'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°55'59" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°40'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°42'35" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 2, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars sextile Jupiter | Exact sextile |
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