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Where Were the Planets on June 11, 1959?
Quick Answer
On June 11, 1959, the Sun was in Gemini (19°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 11, 1959. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°18' Leo at midnight UTC to 23°03' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°49'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 16°39'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 29°48'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 4°44'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 6°13'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 24°17'44" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 4°49'38" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 13°23'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 4°29'59" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 1°52'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°30'07" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on June 11, 1959
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square | |
| Mercury enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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