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Where Were the Planets on June 3, 1951?
Quick Answer
On June 3, 1951, the Sun was in Gemini (12°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (1% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 3, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°58' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°57' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°06'19" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 28°58'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 20°20'47" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 26°02'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 9°03'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 8°32'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°33'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 7°59'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°55'11" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°41'10" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°39'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 3, 1951
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Saturn | Exact sextile | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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