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Where Were the Planets on March 9, 1963?
Quick Answer
On March 9, 1963, the Sun was in Pisces (18°11' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 9, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°47' Virgo at midnight UTC to 15°03' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°11'49" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 8°56'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 0°26'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 5°49'07" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 5°39'44" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 23°48'33" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 17°46'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 2°36'44" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°32'10" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°41'04" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 27°06'51" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on March 9, 1963
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Venus opposite Mars | Exact opposition |
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