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Where Were the Planets on August 15, 1968?
Quick Answer
On August 15, 1968, the Sun was in Leo (22°41' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (56% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 15, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 10°14' Taurus at midnight UTC to 22°09' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°41'50" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 16°13'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 0°52'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 8°06'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 6°18'46" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°07'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°29'24" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 27°19'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°47'00" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 21°34'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°56'52" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 15, 1968
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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