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Where Were the Planets on June 6, 1962?
Quick Answer
On June 6, 1962, the Sun was in Gemini (15°17' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 6, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°10' Cancer at midnight UTC to 9°39' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°17'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°27'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 16°35'02" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 17°15'04" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 6°20'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°37'50" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 11°12'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°52'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 11°15'06" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°36'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°43'46" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 6, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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