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Where Were the Planets on March 9, 1962?
Quick Answer
On March 9, 1962, the Sun was in Pisces (18°26' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 9, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°04' Aries at midnight UTC to 8°38' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°26'25" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 1°25'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 22°06'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 28°25'06" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 27°46'37" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 26°18'38" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 7°22'48" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 27°39'08" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 13°20'02" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°36'11" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°26'32" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on March 9, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Uranus | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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