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Where Were the Planets on June 20, 1969?
Quick Answer
On June 20, 1969, the Sun was in Gemini (28°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated). Mars and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 20, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°31' Leo at midnight UTC to 5°36' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°58'10" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 29°33'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 7°03'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 13°17'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 3°51'07" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°15'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 5°50'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 29°56'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°30'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°29'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°35'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 20, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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