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Where Were the Planets on October 26, 1962?
Quick Answer
On October 26, 1962, the Sun was in Scorpio (2°35' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (4% illuminated). Venus and Jupiter were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 26, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°19' Libra at midnight UTC to 16°10' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°35'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 10°14'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 15°16'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 27°24'17" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 7°21'14" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 2°49'50" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 4°59'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°21'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 12°49'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°32'08" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 4°12'36" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 26, 1962
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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