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Where Were the Planets on May 24, 1963?
Quick Answer
On May 24, 1963, the Sun was in Gemini (2°36' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (3% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 24, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°48' Gemini at midnight UTC to 28°29' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°36'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 21°12'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 23°06'22" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 6°34'51" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 25°15'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°05'13" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 23°01'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°14'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 13°47'21" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°32'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 23°05'23" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 24, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Saturn | Exact square |
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