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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1962?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1962, the Sun was in Gemini (8°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Mercury, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°49' Aries at midnight UTC to 5°13' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°35'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 28°02'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 19°46'31" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 8°52'34" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 1°07'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 11°00'07" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 11°20'21" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 26°41'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 11°24'32" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°33'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°06'00" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on May 30, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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