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Where Were the Planets on December 15, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 15, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (23°35' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (25% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 15, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 17°24' Libra at midnight UTC to 1°27' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 23°35'32" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°22'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 28°16'28" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 6°33'13" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 21°39'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°04'38" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°43'40" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°44'24" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°14'27" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°04'06" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°29'15" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 15, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 25% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra |
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