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Where Were the Planets on September 6, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 6, 1962, the Sun was in Virgo (13°24' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (42% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 6, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°14' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 10°37' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°24'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°24'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 9°49'58" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 29°31'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 9°28'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°56'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°38'18" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°42'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°14'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°59'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°51'27" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 6, 1962
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 42% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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