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Where Were the Planets on June 8, 1954?
Quick Answer
On June 8, 1954, the Sun was in Gemini (17°09' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (51% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 8, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°20' Virgo at midnight UTC to 24°29' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°09'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 18°26'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 11°06'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 19°02'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°56'01" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 3°21'19" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 3°16'33" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 21°08'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°28'12" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°48'56" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 16°21'16" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 8, 1954
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 17°02' Virgo |
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