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Where Were the Planets on June 15, 1973?
Quick Answer
On June 15, 1973, the Sun was in Gemini (24°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 15, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°27' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 26°15' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°14'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 20°21'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°57'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 11°51'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 26°26'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 11°44'47" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 24°07'51" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 18°59'31" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°33'45" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°40'40" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 8°29'04" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 15, 1973
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction | |
| Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius | 24°42' Sagittarius |
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