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Where Were the Planets on June 26, 1971?
Quick Answer
On June 26, 1971, the Sun was in Cancer (4°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (13% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 26, 1971. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°57' Leo at midnight UTC to 23°20' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°14'29" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 17°11'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 10°25'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 17°17'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 20°36'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 27°47'09" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 0°55'30" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 9°27'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 0°50'45" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 27°04'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°36'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 26, 1971
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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