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Where Were the Planets on June 8, 1988?
Quick Answer
On June 8, 1988, the Sun was in Gemini (17°54' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (36% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 8, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°02' Pisces at midnight UTC to 10°59' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°54'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 4°02'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 24°50'35" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 24°57'38" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 10°43'36" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 21°13'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 0°07'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 29°31'32" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 9°23'08" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°13'03" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 18°43'16" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 8, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 36% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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