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Where Were the Planets on December 4, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 4, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (12°24' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Full Moon (100% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 4, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°26' Gemini at midnight UTC to 13°18' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°24'52" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 7°22'57" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 10°58'03" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 23°32'06" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 15°10'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 2°46'21" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°57'29" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°26'35" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 26°50'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°57'30" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°04'12" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 4, 1968
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon in Gemini | 12°53' Gemini |
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