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Where Were the Planets on June 21, 1966?
Quick Answer
On June 21, 1966, the Sun was in Gemini (29°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 21, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°54' Cancer at midnight UTC to 12°23' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°39'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°08'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 23°11'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 24°08'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 16°33'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°54'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 29°21'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 15°50'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°49'01" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 15°58'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 23°34'10" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on June 21, 1966
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| The Sun square Saturn | Exact square | |
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice |
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