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Where Were the Planets on June 29, 1960?
Quick Answer
On June 29, 1960, the Sun was in Cancer (7°43' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 29, 1960. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°34' Virgo at midnight UTC to 12°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°43'24" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 6°40'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°36'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 9°35'53" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°36'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 27°32'45" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 15°41'42" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 18°44'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 6°27'16" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 4°05'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 19°10'04" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 29, 1960
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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