The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on June 9, 1988?
Quick Answer
On June 9, 1988, the Sun was in Gemini (18°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (26% illuminated). Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 9, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°59' Aries at midnight UTC to 24°49' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°51'23" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 17°55'46" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 24°21'17" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 24°21'55" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 11°19'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 21°26'54" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 0°03'10" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Uranus | 29°29'09" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 9°21'39" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 10°11'49" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 18°40'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 9, 1988
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 26% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction |
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