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Where Were the Planets on December 3, 1962?
Quick Answer
On December 3, 1962, the Sun was in Sagittarius (10°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (37% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 3, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°42' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 2°20' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°50'40" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 25°29'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 15°20'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 12°12'53" Scorpio | Stationing retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 21°46'29" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 4°50'04" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 7°09'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 5°16'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 14°12'55" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 12°07'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 2°11'52" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 3, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 37% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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