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Where Were the Planets on October 30, 1962?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 1962, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Venus was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°12' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°25' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°35'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 28°18'22" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 21°07'01" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 26°33'16" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°14'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 2°49'03" Pisces | Stationing retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 5°07'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°30'39" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 12°58'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°37'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 3°59'53" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on October 30, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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