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Where Were the Planets on June 20, 1968?
Quick Answer
On June 20, 1968, the Sun was in Gemini (29°11' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (25% illuminated). Mercury and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on June 20, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°50' Aries at midnight UTC to 5°42' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 29°11'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 29°47'42" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 26°24'01" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 29°12'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mars | 29°31'20" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 0°42'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 23°40'45" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°13'25" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°16'11" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°16'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 14°54'48" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on June 20, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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