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Where Were the Planets on May 19, 1963?
Quick Answer
On May 19, 1963, the Sun was in Taurus (27°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). Mercury, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 19, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°55' Pisces at midnight UTC to 13°33' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°47'44" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 6°11'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 25°40'47" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 0°32'10" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 22°56'02" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°06'23" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 22°55'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°11'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 13°55'07" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°32'20" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 23°21'16" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 19, 1963
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Taurus | Leaves Aries | |
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Mars opposite Saturn | Exact opposition |
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