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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 1996?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 1996, the Sun was in Gemini (25°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Venus, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 1996. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°23' Gemini at midnight UTC to 6°27' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°36'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°26'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 3°10'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 16°31'52" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 2°46'31" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 14°58'56" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 6°31'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 4°00'05" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 27°10'59" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 1°04'54" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 13°34'00" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on June 16, 1996
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Gemini | 25°12' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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