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Where Were the Planets on September 12, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 12, 1962, the Sun was in Virgo (19°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 12, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°16' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 3°05' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 19°14'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°38'40" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 15°56'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 5°02'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 13°09'02" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 6°10'03" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°21'35" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 2°04'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°23'43" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°11'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°32'24" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 12, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Venus square Saturn | Exact square |
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