The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on July 15, 1968?
Quick Answer
On July 15, 1968, the Sun was in Cancer (23°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (68% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 15, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°18' Pisces at midnight UTC to 7°54' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°02'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 1°39'16" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 2°46'52" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 29°56'59" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mars | 16°09'20" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 4°55'56" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°06'49" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°53'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°51'59" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°42'02" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 13°35'22" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on July 15, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 68% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces | |
| Venus enters Leo | Leaves Cancer |
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