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Where Were the Planets on August 23, 1963?
Quick Answer
On August 23, 1963, the Sun was in Leo (29°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Libra all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 23, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°04' Libra at midnight UTC to 24°10' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°38'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 18°09'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 26°55'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 27°50'36" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 17°00'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 19°09'45" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 18°59'48" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 5°16'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 13°06'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 11°27'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 18°16'15" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on August 23, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 17% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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