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Where Were the Planets on July 13, 1962?
Quick Answer
On July 13, 1962, the Sun was in Cancer (20°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 13, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°10' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 6°58' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°36'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 0°31'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°36'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 0°38'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 3°03'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 12°29'15" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 9°23'16" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 28°24'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°44'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°15'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°46'12" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 13, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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