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Where Were the Planets on June 6, 1972?
Quick Answer
On June 6, 1972, the Sun was in Gemini (15°51' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (32% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 6, 1972. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 29°43' Pisces at midnight UTC to 13°59' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°51'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 6°49'29" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 17°51'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 2°36'29" Cancer | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 15°55'40" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 5°42'12" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Saturn | 10°45'24" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 14°17'36" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 3°32'57" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 29°18'53" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°17'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 6, 1972
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 32% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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