The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on October 20, 1962?
Quick Answer
On October 20, 1962, the Sun was in Libra (26°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (49% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 20, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°49' Cancer at midnight UTC to 4°24' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°36'47" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 28°10'07" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°33'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°29'10" Scorpio | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 4°24'09" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 2°57'06" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°51'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°06'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 12°36'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°23'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°31'39" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 20, 1962
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 49% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Cancer | 26°29' Cancer | |
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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