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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 1986?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 1986, the Sun was in Gemini (26°57' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 1986. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°27' Libra at midnight UTC to 12°54' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°57'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 5°37'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 20°52'33" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 3°11'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 22°32'43" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 21°55'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°52'38" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 20°05'46" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 4°38'26" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 4°44'00" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 26°54'03" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 18, 1986
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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