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Where Were the Planets on June 5, 1976?
Quick Answer
On June 5, 1976, the Sun was in Gemini (14°56' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (50% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Saturn entered Leo, a sign change that comes around once every 29 years or so. Venus sextiled Mars. Chemistry comes easily. Good for dates, making up and making things.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 5, 1976. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°49' Virgo at midnight UTC to 21°45' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°56'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 14°45'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 25°23'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 11°28'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 11°23'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 16°42'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 0°01'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Uranus | 3°33'46" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 12°31'44" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 8°58'33" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 10°58'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra |
Sky Events on June 5, 1976
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 50% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Venus sextile Mars | Chemistry comes easily. Good for dates, making up and making things. | |
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 14°57' Virgo |
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