The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on December 10, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 10, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (18°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Leo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 10, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 13°05' Leo at midnight UTC to 25°20' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 18°30'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 19°11'34" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 20°23'36" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°39'28" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 18°43'42" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°31'09" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°48'22" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°37'05" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°03'57" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°01'36" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°45'08" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 10, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 75% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Saturn | Exact opposition | |
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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