The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 7, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°27' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Cancer all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°04' Cancer at midnight UTC to 18°59' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°27'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 13°01'35" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 15°40'44" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 27°06'09" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 16°57'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°09'21" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°52'28" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°32'03" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 26°57'30" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 24°59'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°54'40" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 7, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 94% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction | |
| Venus sextile Neptune | Exact sextile |
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