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Where Were the Planets on December 12, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 12, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (20°32' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (56% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 12, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 7°50' Virgo at midnight UTC to 20°37' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 20°32'25" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 14°11'59" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 23°32'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 3°01'15" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 19°54'18" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°44'58" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°46'10" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°40'10" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°08'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°02'42" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°38'47" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 12, 1968
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 56% illuminated at noon UTC.
No sign changes, stations, lunations or exact planetary aspects happen on this day (UTC).
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