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Where Were the Planets on June 5, 1959?
Quick Answer
On June 5, 1959, the Sun was in Gemini (14°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was New Moon (1% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 5, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°14' Taurus at midnight UTC to 9°06' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°04'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°10'16" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 16°57'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 28°28'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 2°37'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°57'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 5°14'05" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°08'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°36'36" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°47'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°49'11" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on June 5, 1959
The Moon phase is New Moon, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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