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Where Were the Planets on June 23, 1969?
Quick Answer
On June 23, 1969, the Sun was in Cancer (1°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (55% illuminated). Mars and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 23, 1969. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°30' Libra at midnight UTC to 13°26' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°49'54" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 6°55'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 9°33'40" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 16°14'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 3°11'51" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 27°30'37" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 6°07'20" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 29°59'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°26'20" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°31'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°25'34" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 23, 1969
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 55% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Libra | 1°25' Libra |
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