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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 2008?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 2008, the Sun was in Gemini (27°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 2008. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°08' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 1°03' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°36'55" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 25°05'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°01'35" Gemini | Stationing direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 0°09'47" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 22°14'22" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 20°00'28" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Saturn | 3°29'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 22°37'37" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 24°07'19" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 29°53'22" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°21'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 18, 2008
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| Venus enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Full Moon in Sagittarius | 27°50' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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