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Where Were the Planets on September 8, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 8, 1962, the Sun was in Virgo (15°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (63% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 8, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°20' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 6°23' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°21'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°49'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 12°01'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 1°23'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 10°42'43" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°40'34" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°32'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°49'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°17'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°03'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°45'06" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 8, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 63% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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