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Where Were the Planets on July 23, 1962?
Quick Answer
On July 23, 1962, the Sun was in Leo (0°08' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (58% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 23, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°03' Aries at midnight UTC to 28°15' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°08'49" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 21°11'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 23°03'36" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 12°01'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 9°59'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 11°58'28" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 8°40'47" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 28°57'37" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°42'45" Scorpio | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°31'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°14'26" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 23, 1962
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| Venus opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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