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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.
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 | Exact opposition | |
| Mars square Saturn | Exact square | |
| Mars trine Uranus | Exact trine |
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