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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 1968?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 1968, the Sun was in Virgo (12°58' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (98% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°21' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 1°59' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°58'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 25°12'25" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 5°32'23" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 3°57'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 19°43'27" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 15°37'28" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 24°49'18" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 28°32'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°01'04" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°18'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°50'09" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 5, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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