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Where Were the Planets on June 19, 1979?
Quick Answer
On June 19, 1979, the Sun was in Gemini (27°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (26% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 19, 1979. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°11' Aries at midnight UTC to 3°45' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°36'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 27°00'25" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 18°34'30" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 9°24'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 25°16'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 8°31'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 8°28'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 17°28'33" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Neptune | 18°52'46" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 16°26'19" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| North Node | 12°15'03" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 19, 1979
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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