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Where Were the Planets on March 15, 1963?
Quick Answer
On March 15, 1963, the Sun was in Pisces (24°10' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated). Mars, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 15, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 14°53' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 26°47' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°10'59" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 20°50'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 10°26'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 12°49'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 5°20'41" Leo | Stationing direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 25°15'42" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 18°25'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 2°22'02" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°27'31" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°31'50" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 26°47'47" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on March 15, 1963
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 78% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Pluto | Exact opposition |
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