The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on March 31, 1963?
Quick Answer
On March 31, 1963, the Sun was in Aries (10°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (43% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 31, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°17' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°52' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°03'28" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 2°08'31" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 10°39'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 1°43'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 6°35'05" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 29°07'40" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 19°59'26" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°47'33" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 15°10'25" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 10°08'58" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 25°56'57" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on March 31, 1963
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 43% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| Venus opposite Uranus | Exact opposition |
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