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Where Were the Planets on July 29, 1962?
Quick Answer
On July 29, 1962, the Sun was in Leo (5°52' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 29, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°57' Cancer at midnight UTC to 18°46' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°52'51" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 12°23'46" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 5°43'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 18°44'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 14°06'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 11°31'28" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 8°14'14" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 29°18'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°43'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°41'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 8°55'22" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on July 29, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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