The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on August 19, 1968?
Quick Answer
On August 19, 1968, the Sun was in Leo (26°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (20% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on August 19, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°51' Gemini at midnight UTC to 9°59' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°32'42" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Moon | 3°54'17" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 8°15'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 13°02'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mars | 8°52'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 11°58'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 25°25'07" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 27°32'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 23°48'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 21°42'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 11°44'10" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on August 19, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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