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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1954?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1954, the Sun was in Gemini (24°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1954. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°32' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 0°59' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°47'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°45'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°11'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 28°33'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 5°03'12" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 5°09'01" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 2°58'21" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 21°34'49" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 23°22'35" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 22°57'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 15°55'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 16, 1954
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| Full Moon in Sagittarius | 24°48' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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