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Where Were the Planets on June 21, 1961?
Quick Answer
On June 21, 1961, the Sun was in Gemini (29°51' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (51% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
The Sun entered Cancer, and Cancer season began. Mercury trined Neptune while Mercury was retrograde. Imagination feeds the mind. Good for writing, design and listening.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 21, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°11' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°22' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°51'39" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 1°15'16" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 8°50'34" Cancer | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Venus | 14°10'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 25°37'11" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 6°02'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 28°28'24" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 22°51'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°45'33" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 5°50'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°15'47" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 21, 1961
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 29°44' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice | |
| Mercury trine Neptune | Imagination feeds the mind. Good for writing, design and listening. |
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