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Where Were the Planets on June 23, 1966?
Quick Answer
On June 23, 1966, the Sun was in Cancer (1°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 23, 1966. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°54' Leo at midnight UTC to 11°20' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°34'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 4°08'19" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 25°55'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 26°29'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 17°56'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°21'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 29°24'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 15°53'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 19°46'45" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 15°59'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 23°27'49" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on June 23, 1966
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 27% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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