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Where Were the Planets on June 13, 1973?
Quick Answer
On June 13, 1973, the Sun was in Gemini (22°19' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 13, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°42' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°36' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°19'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 26°40'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 15°12'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 9°24'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 25°06'28" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 11°50'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 23°52'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 19°00'48" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°36'48" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°40'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 8°35'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 13, 1973
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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