The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on June 26, 1962?
Quick Answer
On June 26, 1962, the Sun was in Cancer (4°23' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (33% illuminated). Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 26, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°18' Aries at midnight UTC to 1°24' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°23'42" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 24°22'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 13°50'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 10°54'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 20°57'57" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 12°37'57" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 10°25'21" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 27°35'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°53'53" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 7°52'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°40'13" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on June 26, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 33% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| Venus square Neptune | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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