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Where Were the Planets on June 9, 1956?
Quick Answer
On June 9, 1956, the Sun was in Gemini (18°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Venus, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 9, 1956. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°35' Gemini at midnight UTC to 4°33' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°36'14" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 27°03'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 0°24'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 7°30'08" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 3°22'44" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 25°25'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 28°05'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 29°58'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Neptune | 27°52'12" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Pluto | 26°21'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 7°35'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on June 9, 1956
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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