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Where Were the Planets on December 28, 1962?
Quick Answer
On December 28, 1962, the Sun was in Capricorn (6°16' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 28, 1962. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°26' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 1°50' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°16'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 25°07'25" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 23°56'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 22°36'18" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 24°45'55" Leo | Stationing direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 8°23'47" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 9°33'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 5°09'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 14°58'50" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 12°06'49" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 0°52'26" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on December 28, 1962
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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