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Where Were the Planets on June 17, 1966?
Quick Answer
On June 17, 1966, the Sun was in Gemini (25°50' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 17, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°58' Gemini at midnight UTC to 15°29' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°50'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 8°41'41" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°14'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 19°26'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 13°47'11" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°01'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 29°12'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 15°45'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°53'48" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 15°55'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 23°46'53" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on June 17, 1966
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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