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Where Were the Planets on December 5, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 5, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (13°25' 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 5, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°19' Gemini at midnight UTC to 25°10' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°25'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 19°15'17" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 12°32'17" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 24°43'31" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 15°46'27" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 2°54'09" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°55'43" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°28'27" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 26°53'09" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°58'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 6°01'01" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 5, 1968
The Moon phase is Full Moon, 100% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Pluto | Exact trine |
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