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Where Were the Planets on October 21, 1963?
Quick Answer
On October 21, 1963, the Sun was in Libra (27°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 21, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 4°39' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°27' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 27°22'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 10°33'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 17°35'03" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 11°13'45" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 26°58'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 12°43'09" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 16°26'54" Aquarius | Stationing direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 8°41'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 14°43'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 13°24'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 15°08'48" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 21, 1963
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 14% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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