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Where Were the Planets on June 12, 1951?
Quick Answer
On June 12, 1951, the Sun was in Gemini (20°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (47% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 12, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°00' Virgo at midnight UTC to 23°44' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°43'01" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 17°19'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 5°45'44" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 5°32'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 15°18'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°58'05" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°42'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°29'57" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°49'23" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°50'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 14°10'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 12, 1951
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury sextile Venus | Exact sextile | |
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 20°59' Virgo |
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