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Where Were the Planets on August 1, 1961?
Quick Answer
On August 1, 1961, the Sun was in Leo (8°58' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
The Sun squared Neptune. Low energy and mixed signals. Read anything important twice before signing. Mercury opposed Saturn.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 1, 1961. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°37' Aries at midnight UTC to 20°40' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°58'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 13°42'07" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 25°05'41" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 27°34'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 20°15'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 1°19'39" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| Saturn | 25°35'27" Capricorn | Retrograde | into Aquarius | |
| Uranus | 25°02'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 8°34'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 6°51'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°05'31" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 1, 1961
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 71% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Neptune | Low energy and mixed signals. Read anything important twice before signing. | |
| Mercury opposite Saturn | Worry and second-guessing. Communication slows and delays pile up. |
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