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Where Were the Planets on June 7, 1971?
Quick Answer
On June 7, 1971, the Sun was in Gemini (16°05' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 7, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°50' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°05'49" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 28°09'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 0°24'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 24°11'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 15°28'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 29°42'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 28°37'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 9°28'32" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 1°18'04" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 26°58'49" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°37'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 7, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| Mercury enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Mercury opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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