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Where Were the Planets on June 29, 1973?
Quick Answer
On June 29, 1973, the Sun was in Cancer (7°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Jupiter and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 29, 1973. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°02' Gemini at midnight UTC to 1°10' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°35'27" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 23°36'06" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 1°21'35" Leo | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 28°56'16" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 5°35'14" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 10°46'57" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 25°56'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 18°56'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Neptune | 5°13'52" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 1°45'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 7°44'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Sagittarius |
Sky Events on June 29, 1973
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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