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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 1962, the Sun was in Virgo (9°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°21' Libra at midnight UTC to 22°11' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°32'04" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°16'09" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 5°02'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 25°40'50" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 6°59'45" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 7°27'40" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°50'57" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°27'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°09'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°51'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°04'10" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 2, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction |
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