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Where Were the Planets on June 17, 1952?
Quick Answer
On June 17, 1952, the Sun was in Gemini (26°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 17, 1952. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°45' Aries at midnight UTC to 5°53' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°12'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 29°21'21" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 6°15'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 24°10'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 1°31'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 11°09'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 8°14'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 13°04'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 18°58'22" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 19°36'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 24°32'03" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 17, 1952
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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