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Where Were the Planets on June 2, 1959?
Quick Answer
On June 2, 1959, the Sun was in Gemini (11°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (14% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 2, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°48' Aries at midnight UTC to 3°37' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°12'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 27°43'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 10°21'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 25°17'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°50'03" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 25°18'10" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°25'44" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°02'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°40'12" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°45'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°58'43" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on June 2, 1959
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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