The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 9, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 9, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (17°29' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (82% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 9, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°58' Leo at midnight UTC to 13°04' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 17°29'27" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 7°01'00" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 18°49'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 29°28'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 18°08'21" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°24'01" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°49'38" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°35'27" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°01'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°01'00" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°48'19" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 9, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 82% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury trine Saturn | Exact trine | |
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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