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Where Were the Planets on June 3, 1969?
Quick Answer
On June 3, 1969, the Sun was in Gemini (12°43' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 3, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°56' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 1°47' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°43'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°24'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 5°09'46" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 27°49'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 9°02'14" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 26°17'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 4°07'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 29°52'24" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°54'41" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°24'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°29'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 3, 1969
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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