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Where Were the Planets on June 28, 1973?
Quick Answer
On June 28, 1973, the Sun was in Cancer (6°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 28, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°03' Gemini at midnight UTC to 16°01' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°38'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 8°31'21" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 0°47'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 27°43'10" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 4°56'55" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 10°52'08" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°49'04" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 18°56'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°15'11" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°45'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°47'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 28, 1973
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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