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Where Were the Planets on January 24, 1968?
Quick Answer
On January 24, 1968, the Sun was in Aquarius (3°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (31% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 24, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°32' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 2°43' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°33'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 25°37'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 19°59'01" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 27°16'35" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 11°45'01" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 4°07'32" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 7°30'07" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 29°01'40" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°12'14" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°37'53" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°45'01" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on January 24, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 31% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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