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Where Were the Planets on October 14, 1968?
Quick Answer
On October 14, 1968, the Sun was in Libra (21°12' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (51% illuminated). Mercury and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 14, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°44' Cancer at midnight UTC to 25°50' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°12'00" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 19°46'08" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 23°44'55" Libra | Retrograde | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 21°47'39" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 14°10'43" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 23°55'32" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 22°09'18" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 0°58'39" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 24°59'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 23°42'23" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 8°46'14" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on October 14, 1968
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 51% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Cancer | 21°20' Cancer |
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