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Where Were the Planets on June 21, 1969?
Quick Answer
On June 21, 1969, the Sun was in Gemini (29°55' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (35% illuminated). Mars and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 21, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°37' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°54' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°55'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°44'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 7°49'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 14°15'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 3°37'19" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°20'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 5°56'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 29°57'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°28'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°30'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°31'56" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 21, 1969
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice |
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