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Where Were the Planets on December 13, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 13, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (21°33' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 13, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 20°38' Virgo at midnight UTC to 3°47' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°33'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 27°10'16" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 25°07'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 4°12'00" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 20°29'31" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°51'40" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°45'13" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°41'38" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°10'17" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°03'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°35'36" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 13, 1968
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 21°05' Virgo | |
| Venus trine Uranus | Exact trine | |
| Venus trine Jupiter | Exact trine | |
| Mercury square Pluto | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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