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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 1951?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 1951, the Sun was in Gemini (26°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 1951. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°07' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 19°21' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°26'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°43'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°49'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 11°39'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 19°26'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°49'11" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 25°53'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 8°51'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 16°46'51" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 17°57'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 13°51'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 18, 1951
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Mercury sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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