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Where Were the Planets on October 18, 1962?
Quick Answer
On October 18, 1962, the Sun was in Libra (24°37' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (69% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 18, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°25' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°51' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°37'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 2°12'12" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 7°14'55" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°12'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 3°23'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 3°01'08" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°49'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°01'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 12°31'44" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°19'51" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°38'01" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 18, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 69% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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