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Where Were the Planets on June 3, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 3, 1960, the Sun was in Gemini (12°53' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (59% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Mercury opposed Jupiter. Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. Mars squared Saturn. Mars trined Uranus.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 3, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°17' Virgo at midnight UTC to 29°09' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°53'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 22°40'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 1°08'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 7°39'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 17°31'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 0°47'16" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 17°22'54" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 17°38'16" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°51'32" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°40'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°32'40" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 3, 1960
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. | |
| Mars square Saturn | Stop-and-go energy. Blocked plans, frustration, and accidents from haste. | |
| Mars trine Uranus | Bold, inventive action. Good for breaking a stuck pattern. |
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