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Where Were the Planets on July 12, 1962?
Quick Answer
On July 12, 1962, the Sun was in Cancer (19°39' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 12, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 11°40' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 24°09' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°39'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 17°53'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 1°55'14" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 29°29'45" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 2°21'08" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 12°31'18" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 9°27'20" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 28°21'44" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°44'36" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°13'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°49'23" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 12, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 74% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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