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Where Were the Planets on June 9, 1998?
Quick Answer
On June 9, 1998, the Sun was in Gemini (18°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Saturn entered Taurus, a sign change that comes around once every 29 years or so. Venus squared Uranus. Restless hearts. The need for space runs into the need for closeness.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 9, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°20' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°50' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°27'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 10°34'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°28'28" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 12°17'09" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 11°31'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 25°45'14" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 0°01'26" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 12°31'50" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°49'55" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°21'44" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 5°16'52" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 9, 1998
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Venus square Uranus | Restless hearts. The need for space runs into the need for closeness. |
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