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Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1963?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1963, the Sun was in Virgo (21°55' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (6% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°45' Leo at midnight UTC to 0°38' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°55'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 24°13'31" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 1°16'07" Libra | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 26°23'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°04'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 17°20'03" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 17°29'47" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 6°42'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 13°34'52" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 12°16'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°03'10" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 15, 1963
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 6% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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