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Where Were the Planets on September 26, 1968?
Quick Answer
On September 26, 1968, the Sun was in Libra (3°27' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (21% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 26, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°03' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 4°29' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 3°27'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°17'25" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 28°48'12" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 29°45'25" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°57'49" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 20°09'27" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 23°32'18" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 29°51'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Neptune | 24°28'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°04'29" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 9°43'26" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on September 26, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 21% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Venus enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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