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Where Were the Planets on June 16, 2001?
Quick Answer
On June 16, 2001, the Sun was in Gemini (25°23' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (28% illuminated). Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 16, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 15°54' Aries at midnight UTC to 28°34' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°23'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 22°11'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 25°29'20" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 9°51'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 21°52'07" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 23°58'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 7°10'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 24°42'29" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 8°26'19" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 13°36'03" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 6°52'23" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on June 16, 2001
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 28% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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