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Where Were the Planets on February 2, 1963?
Quick Answer
On February 2, 1963, the Sun was in Aquarius (12°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (63% illuminated). Mars, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on February 2, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°40' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°35' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°55'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 27°39'15" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 20°48'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 26°22'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 15°45'03" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 15°35'29" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 13°42'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 4°06'38" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°36'26" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°33'40" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 28°58'03" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on February 2, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 63% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter trine Neptune | Exact trine | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Mars square Neptune | Exact square |
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