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Where Were the Planets on April 1, 2000?
Quick Answer
On April 1, 2000, the Sun was in Aries (12°03' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 1, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°41' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 8°23' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°03'40" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 2°00'12" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 14°34'53" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 23°29'15" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 6°54'21" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 9°17'17" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°33'31" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 19°40'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°12'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 12°49'18" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°13'33" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 1, 2000
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 12% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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