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Where Were the Planets on May 30, 1963?
Quick Answer
On May 30, 1963, the Sun was in Gemini (8°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (53% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 30, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°32' Virgo at midnight UTC to 17°49' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 8°22'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 11°43'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 21°44'01" Taurus | Stationing direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 13°50'28" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 28°08'04" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 12°12'50" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 23°05'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 1°20'46" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 13°38'26" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 9°33'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°46'19" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 30, 1963
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 53% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Virgo | 8°05' Virgo | |
| Venus opposite Neptune | Exact opposition |
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