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Where Were the Planets on October 14, 1962?
Quick Answer
On October 14, 1962, the Sun was in Libra (20°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Mercury and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 14, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°59' Aries at midnight UTC to 12°10' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°39'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 4°37'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 6°37'52" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 26°14'02" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 1°19'15" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 3°11'32" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°46'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 3°50'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 12°23'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°13'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°50'43" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 14, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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