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Where Were the Planets on May 11, 1968?
Quick Answer
On May 11, 1968, the Sun was in Taurus (20°50' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 11, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 28°26' Libra at midnight UTC to 13°32' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°50'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 5°57'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 8°23'15" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 10°05'26" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 2°02'37" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 26°24'35" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°48'19" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°16'29" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 25°16'51" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°16'25" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 17°01'53" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 11, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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