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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1967?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1967, the Sun was in Leo (16°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated). Venus and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1967. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°14' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°39' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°12'55" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 1°27'33" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 1°00'21" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 13°53'19" Virgo | Stationing direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 10°41'38" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 15°41'08" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 12°15'45" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 22°25'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 21°35'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 19°12'54" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 1°38'48" Taurus | Direct | into Aries |
Sky Events on August 9, 1967
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 15% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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