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Where Were the Planets on June 2, 1998?
Quick Answer
On June 2, 1998, the Sun was in Gemini (11°45' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (54% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 2, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 22°26' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°45'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 16°28'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 2°23'36" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 4°05'56" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 6°37'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 24°53'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 29°18'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 12°38'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°56'43" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°33'03" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 5°39'06" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 2, 1998
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 54% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 11°21' Virgo | |
| Mercury trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| Mars opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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