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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1962?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1962, the Sun was in Leo (16°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (58% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°44' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°11' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°24'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 25°56'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 27°35'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 0°50'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 21°30'09" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 10°27'32" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 7°25'23" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 29°57'59" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 10°47'32" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°02'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 8°20'25" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 9, 1962
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 58% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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