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Where Were the Planets on September 30, 1963?
Quick Answer
On September 30, 1963, the Sun was in Libra (6°36' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 30, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°13' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 7°09' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°36'15" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°07'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 20°39'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 15°03'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 12°16'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 15°30'06" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 16°49'19" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 7°35'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 14°00'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 12°46'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°15'31" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 30, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 90% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Venus opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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