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Where Were the Planets on June 23, 2002?
Quick Answer
On June 23, 2002, the Sun was in Cancer (1°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 23, 2002. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°08' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°55' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°51'05" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 14°03'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°26'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 10°05'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 16°59'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 21°18'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 20°16'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 28°40'00" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 10°33'33" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 15°50'46" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 17°10'28" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on June 23, 2002
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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