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Where Were the Planets on June 20, 2016?
Quick Answer
On June 20, 2016, the Sun was in Gemini (29°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 20, 2016. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°46' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°21' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°34'47" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 0°02'44" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 11°39'07" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 3°17'37" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 23°40'48" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 15°46'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 11°52'20" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Uranus | 23°53'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Neptune | 12°01'58" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Pluto | 16°37'51" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| North Node | 16°31'40" Virgo | Direct | into Leo |
Sky Events on June 20, 2016
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Sagittarius | 29°32' Sagittarius | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius | |
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| Mercury square Neptune | Exact square | |
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice |
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