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Where Were the Planets on August 2, 1962?
Quick Answer
On August 2, 1962, the Sun was in Leo (9°42' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 2, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°59' Leo at midnight UTC to 8°01' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°42'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°02'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 13°59'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 23°11'14" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 16°48'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 11°10'13" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 7°56'23" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 29°32'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°44'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 8°49'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 8°42'40" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 2, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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