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Where Were the Planets on June 2, 1970?
Quick Answer
On June 2, 1970, the Sun was in Gemini (11°31' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 2, 1970. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°37' Taurus at midnight UTC to 28°48' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°31'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 22°14'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 17°47'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 13°04'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 0°08'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 26°43'13" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Saturn | 15°57'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 4°41'51" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 29°11'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°40'49" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°12'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 2, 1970
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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