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Where Were the Planets on August 18, 1962?
Quick Answer
On August 18, 1962, the Sun was in Leo (25°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 18, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°45' Pisces at midnight UTC to 9°38' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°03'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 2°13'35" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 13°16'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 10°27'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 27°25'13" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 9°24'24" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 6°47'05" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 0°31'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 10°53'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°20'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°51'49" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on August 18, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Jupiter opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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