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Where Were the Planets on January 31, 1968?
Quick Answer
On January 31, 1968, the Sun was in Aquarius (10°40' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (4% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on January 31, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°32' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 9°37' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°40'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Moon | 3°08'22" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 29°03'09" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 5°49'34" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 17°10'51" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Jupiter | 3°22'56" Virgo | Retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 8°04'24" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 28°52'46" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°19'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°30'51" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 22°22'47" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on January 31, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 4% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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