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Where Were the Planets on June 30, 1988?
Quick Answer
On June 30, 1988, the Sun was in Cancer (8°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Capricorn all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 30, 1988. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°48' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 25°24' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°54'06" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 18°05'46" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 19°22'43" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 14°15'22" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 23°20'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 25°57'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 28°30'55" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 28°38'08" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Neptune | 8°48'33" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 9°52'02" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| North Node | 17°33'23" Pisces | Direct | into Aquarius |
Sky Events on June 30, 1988
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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