The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on November 6, 1968?
Quick Answer
On November 6, 1968, the Sun was in Scorpio (14°08' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 6, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°37' Taurus at midnight UTC to 4°33' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°08'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 28°36'42" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 27°08'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 19°49'00" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 28°19'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 28°21'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Saturn | 20°24'10" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°16'07" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 25°48'16" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°24'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°33'10" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on November 6, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Jupiter | Exact conjunction | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus | |
| Venus trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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