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Where Were the Planets on November 16, 1968?
Quick Answer
On November 16, 1968, the Sun was in Scorpio (24°12' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (19% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 16, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°12' Virgo at midnight UTC to 8°59' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 24°12'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 2°02'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 12°29'37" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 1°55'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 4°23'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 0°05'32" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°45'56" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°44'57" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 26°10'40" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°38'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 7°01'23" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on November 16, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun sextile Pluto | Exact sextile |
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