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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 1955?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 1955, the Sun was in Gemini (26°28' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 1955. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°14' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°17' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°28'42" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 2°45'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 23°06'19" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 6°14'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 15°16'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 1°05'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 15°14'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 26°01'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 25°33'34" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 24°43'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 26°29'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on June 18, 1955
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Mars trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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