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Where Were the Planets on June 3, 1968?
Quick Answer
On June 3, 1968, the Sun was in Gemini (12°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 3, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°55' Leo at midnight UTC to 10°58' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°57'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 4°24'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 1°44'34" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 8°20'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 17°59'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 28°26'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 22°13'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°04'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°40'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°10'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°48'48" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 3, 1968
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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