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Where Were the Planets on June 18, 2009?
Quick Answer
On June 18, 2009, the Sun was in Gemini (27°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (24% illuminated). Jupiter, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 18, 2009. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°52' Aries at midnight UTC to 5°33' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°23'01" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 28°39'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 4°51'35" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 12°06'00" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 13°02'06" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 26°59'59" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 15°48'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Uranus | 26°33'21" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Neptune | 26°22'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 2°06'36" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 2°02'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Sky Events on June 18, 2009
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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