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Where Were the Planets on April 11, 1968?
Quick Answer
On April 11, 1968, the Sun was in Aries (21°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 11, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°58' Virgo at midnight UTC to 5°27' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°39'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 28°10'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 7°56'00" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 3°11'27" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 10°37'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 25°59'59" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 16°10'01" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 26°08'46" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 26°01'27" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°46'21" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 18°37'12" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 11, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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