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Where Were the Planets on May 27, 1968?
Quick Answer
On May 27, 1968, the Sun was in Gemini (6°14' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 27, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 2°21' Gemini at midnight UTC to 14°12' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°14'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 8°17'12" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 28°25'29" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 29°44'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 13°10'30" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 27°41'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 21°32'20" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°05'10" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°50'58" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°10'34" Virgo | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| North Node | 16°11'03" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on May 27, 1968
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Gemini | 6°04' Gemini | |
| Venus enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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