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Where Were the Planets on June 17, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 17, 1960, the Sun was in Gemini (26°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (37% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 17, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°33' Aries at midnight UTC to 18°16' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°16'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°57'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 21°02'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 24°51'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 27°53'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 29°04'10" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 16°32'06" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°10'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°36'18" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°51'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°48'11" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 17, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 37% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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