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Where Were the Planets on August 9, 1968?
Quick Answer
On August 9, 1968, the Sun was in Leo (16°56' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (99% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 9, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°13' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 6°56' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°56'19" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 0°08'20" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 19°07'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Venus | 0°43'40" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 2°26'52" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 9°52'15" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°32'47" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 27°00'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°45'35" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 21°22'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 12°15'56" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 9, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 99% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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