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Where Were the Planets on May 2, 1963?
Quick Answer
On May 2, 1963, the Sun was in Taurus (11°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (68% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 2, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°48' Leo at midnight UTC to 9°03' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°22'18" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 2°57'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 29°45'07" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 10°02'10" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 15°45'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 6°32'08" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 22°17'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°10'10" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 14°22'37" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°37'47" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 24°15'17" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 2, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 69% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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