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Where Were the Planets on July 16, 1968?
Quick Answer
On July 16, 1968, the Sun was in Cancer (23°59' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aries all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (59% illuminated). Neptune was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on July 16, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°54' Aries at midnight UTC to 20°11' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°59'21" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Moon | 14°05'30" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 4°03'09" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Venus | 1°10'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mars | 16°48'48" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Jupiter | 5°07'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°09'04" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 25°55'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°51'21" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 20°43'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 13°32'11" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on July 16, 1968
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 59% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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