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Where Were the Planets on July 24, 1962?
Quick Answer
On July 24, 1962, the Sun was in Leo (1°06' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (46% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 24, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°16' Aries at midnight UTC to 12°16' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°06'07" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 5°18'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 25°09'56" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 13°08'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 10°41'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 11°54'23" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 8°36'23" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 29°01'01" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°42'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°33'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°11'15" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 24, 1962
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 47% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Taurus | 0°48' Taurus |
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