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Where Were the Planets on September 10, 1968?
Quick Answer
On September 10, 1968, the Sun was in Virgo (17°49' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 10, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°47' Aries at midnight UTC to 6°02' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°49'31" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°57'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 12°20'37" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 10°06'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°53'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 16°42'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 24°33'51" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 28°51'17" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°06'24" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°29'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°34'16" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 10, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 87% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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