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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 1968, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°38' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (3% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°58' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 16°12' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°38'48" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 8°34'01" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 3°01'35" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 10°04'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 23°24'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°22'57" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°42'10" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°48'10" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°20'36" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°05'12" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°19'43" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 18, 1968
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 3% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury square Uranus | Exact square |
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