The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 15, 1968?
Quick Answer
On September 15, 1968, the Sun was in Virgo (22°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (44% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 15, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°47' Gemini at midnight UTC to 5°45' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 22°41'35" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 29°45'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 18°30'24" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 16°15'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 26°02'54" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 17°47'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 24°16'26" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 29°10'03" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°12'28" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 22°40'20" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 10°18'23" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 15, 1968
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 44% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Pluto | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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