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Where Were the Planets on June 21, 1962?
Quick Answer
On June 21, 1962, the Sun was in Gemini (29°37' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 21, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 6°31' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 20°34' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°37'34" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 13°32'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 12°01'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 5°02'23" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 17°20'53" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 12°29'50" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 10°40'06" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 27°23'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°58'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°47'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°56'06" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 21, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 86% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Cancer | June Solstice |
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