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Where Were the Planets on July 15, 1962?
Quick Answer
On July 15, 1962, the Sun was in Cancer (22°30' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 15, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°09' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 3°40' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°30'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 26°52'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°09'13" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 2°56'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 4°27'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 12°24'34" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 9°15'02" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 28°31'13" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°43'43" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°18'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°39'51" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 15, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 95% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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