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Where Were the Planets on April 24, 1962?
Quick Answer
On April 24, 1962, the Sun was in Taurus (3°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 24, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°30' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 2°32' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°49'25" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 26°00'15" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 13°21'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 25°14'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 3°42'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 5°54'11" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 10°47'24" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°26'16" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 12°21'15" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°40'30" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°00'23" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 24, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Neptune | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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