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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1962?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1962, the Sun was in Libra (6°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 19°11' Libra at midnight UTC to 1°04' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°50'39" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 25°08'02" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 19°18'48" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°15'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 23°41'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 4°11'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°49'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 3°07'01" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 11°54'53" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°47'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°35'12" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on September 30, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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