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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 1963?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 1963, the Sun was in Gemini (5°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°37' Cancer at midnight UTC to 9°59' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 5°29'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 3°22'20" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 22°07'15" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 10°12'37" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 26°40'43" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°39'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 23°04'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°17'38" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 13°42'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°32'48" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°55'51" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 27, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 24% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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