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Where Were the Planets on July 8, 1968?
Quick Answer
On July 8, 1968, the Sun was in Cancer (16°21' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Sagittarius into Capricorn, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 8, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°02' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 0°59' Capricorn at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°21'44" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 23°31'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 26°03'00" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 21°20'26" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 11°32'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 3°39'47" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 24°48'22" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°39'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°57'09" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°33'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 13°57'36" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on July 8, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 96% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Capricorn | Leaves Sagittarius |
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