The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 2, 1963?
Quick Answer
On December 2, 1963, the Sun was in Sagittarius (9°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (97% illuminated). Jupiter was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 2, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°17' Gemini at midnight UTC to 8°10' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°34'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 0°46'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 24°29'59" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 3°33'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 27°49'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Jupiter | 9°33'02" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 17°54'02" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 9°58'57" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 16°16'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 14°10'11" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°55'21" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 2, 1963
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 97% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini | |
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square |
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