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Where Were the Planets on June 21, 1998?
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On June 21, 1998, the Sun was in Gemini (29°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (10% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
The Sun entered Cancer, and Cancer season began. Venus sextiled Jupiter. Social ease and good feeling. Good for celebrations and asking favors.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 21, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°02' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°32' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°55'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 24°17'43" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 12°56'18" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 26°25'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 19°50'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 26°56'26" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 1°07'33" Taurus | Direct | into Aries | |
| Uranus | 12°16'00" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 1°35'38" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Pluto | 6°03'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 4°38'44" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 21, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Social ease and good feeling. Good for celebrations and asking favors. |
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