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Where Were the Planets on September 28, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 28, 1962, the Sun was in Libra (4°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 28, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°29' Virgo at midnight UTC to 7°19' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 4°52'44" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 1°24'56" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 20°37'26" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 17°54'08" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 22°33'50" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 4°22'20" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°51'57" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 3°00'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°51'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°44'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°41'33" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 28, 1962
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| New Moon in Libra | 5°11' Libra |
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