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Where Were the Planets on June 1, 1988?
Quick Answer
On June 1, 1988, the Sun was in Gemini (11°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 1, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°45' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°46' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°12'01" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°44'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 26°46'15" Gemini | Stationing direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 28°28'13" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 6°25'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 19°38'02" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 0°36'35" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 29°47'50" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 9°33'06" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°22'15" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 19°05'31" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 1, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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