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Where Were the Planets on February 12, 1962?
Quick Answer
On February 12, 1962, the Sun was in Aquarius (23°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (59% illuminated). Mercury, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 12, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°04' Taurus at midnight UTC to 10°11' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°18'05" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 3°40'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 9°04'35" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 27°10'23" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 8°12'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 20°24'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 4°40'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 28°43'29" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 13°29'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°14'41" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°45'58" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on February 12, 1962
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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