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Where Were the Planets on June 28, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 28, 1960, the Sun was in Cancer (6°46' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 28, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°29' Leo at midnight UTC to 0°33' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°46'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 24°30'28" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 29°15'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 8°22'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 5°53'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 27°40'14" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 15°46'03" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°41'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°27'52" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°04'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°13'14" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 28, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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