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Where Were the Planets on November 20, 1968?
Quick Answer
On November 20, 1968, the Sun was in Scorpio (28°14' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was New Moon (0% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 20, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°59' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 8°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°14'21" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 0°35'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 18°51'05" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 6°45'02" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 6°48'34" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 0°44'23" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 19°32'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 2°55'25" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 26°19'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°43'33" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°48'41" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on November 20, 1968
The Moon phase is New Moon, 0% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Scorpio | 28°04' Scorpio | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Venus square Mars | Exact square |
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