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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 1968?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 1968, the Sun was in Aries (25°34' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°22' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 5°20' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°34'31" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 27°53'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 15°28'43" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 8°06'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 13°31'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 25°53'41" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 16°40'06" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°59'55" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 25°56'14" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°41'10" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 18°24'30" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on April 15, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| The Sun trine Jupiter | Exact trine |
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