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Where Were the Planets on March 15, 1968?
Quick Answer
On March 15, 1968, the Sun was in Pisces (24°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Full Moon (99% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Venus moved from Aquarius into Pisces. Mercury opposed Jupiter. Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on March 15, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°21' Virgo at midnight UTC to 11°54' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°58'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Moon | 4°37'10" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 27°34'59" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Venus | 29°55'19" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 20°43'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Jupiter | 27°55'25" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 12°47'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 27°16'29" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°26'43" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 21°27'04" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 20°02'59" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on March 15, 1968
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| Venus enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius | |
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Too many ideas and too little detail. Promises outrun the facts. |
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