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Where Were the Planets on March 12, 1962?
Quick Answer
On March 12, 1962, the Sun was in Pisces (21°26' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 12, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°26' Gemini at midnight UTC to 19°37' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°26'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 13°05'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 25°56'11" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 2°09'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 0°07'54" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 26°59'59" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Saturn | 7°40'27" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 27°32'01" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 13°17'37" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°31'37" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°17'00" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on March 12, 1962
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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