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Where Were the Planets on June 17, 2012?
Quick Answer
On June 17, 2012, the Sun was in Gemini (26°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 17, 2012. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°20' Taurus at midnight UTC to 9°11' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°41'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°15'25" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 17°58'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 9°29'56" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 21°58'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 1°18'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 22°48'50" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Uranus | 8°16'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 3°06'46" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 8°34'02" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 4°03'07" Sagittarius | Direct | into Scorpio |
Sky Events on June 17, 2012
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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