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Where Were the Planets on September 7, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 7, 1962, the Sun was in Virgo (14°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (52% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 7, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°38' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 23°19' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°22'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°56'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 10°56'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 0°27'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°05'51" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°48'20" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°35'19" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°46'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°16'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°01'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°48'17" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 7, 1962
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 52% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 14°10' Sagittarius | |
| Mars sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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