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Where Were the Planets on June 3, 1962?
Quick Answer
On June 3, 1962, the Sun was in Gemini (12°25' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (1% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 3, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°35' Gemini at midnight UTC to 1°08' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°25'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°24'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 18°10'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 13°40'00" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 4°06'49" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°22'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 11°16'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°47'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 11°19'02" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°34'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°53'18" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 3, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 1% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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