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Where Were the Planets on September 1, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 1, 1962, the Sun was in Virgo (8°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 1, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°30' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°20' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°33'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°26'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 3°46'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 24°42'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 6°22'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 7°35'35" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°54'17" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°23'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°08'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°49'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°07'21" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 1, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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