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Where Were the Planets on September 26, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 26, 1962, the Sun was in Libra (2°54' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Mercury squared Mars while Mercury was retrograde. Short fuses in conversation. Words land harder than intended.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 26, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°44' Virgo at midnight UTC to 13°37' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°54'57" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 7°41'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 21°26'14" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 16°29'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 21°25'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 4°34'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°54'23" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 2°53'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°47'23" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°40'09" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°47'55" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 26, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Mars | Short fuses in conversation. Words land harder than intended. |
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