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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 1960, the Sun was in Gemini (27°13' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (27% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°17' Aries at midnight UTC to 0°44' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°13'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°32'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 22°05'01" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 26°04'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 28°37'33" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 28°56'31" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 16°28'05" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°13'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°35'24" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 3°52'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°45'01" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 18, 1960
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 27% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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