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Where Were the Planets on June 1, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 1, 1960, the Sun was in Gemini (10°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (39% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 1, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°32' Leo at midnight UTC to 3°46' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°58'44" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 27°38'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 27°33'05" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 5°12'33" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 16°01'48" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 1°00'56" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 17°29'11" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°34'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°54'04" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°39'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°39'01" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 1, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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