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Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1963?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1963, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (35% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1963. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°47' Virgo at midnight UTC to 10°59' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°41'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 4°55'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 4°43'00" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 12°15'51" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 3°07'47" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Jupiter | 9°33'52" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Saturn | 18°24'14" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Uranus | 10°03'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 16°30'31" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 14°12'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°33'06" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 9, 1963
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 35% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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