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Where Were the Planets on April 3, 2000?
Quick Answer
On April 3, 2000, the Sun was in Aries (14°02' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Pisces into Aries, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (2% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 3, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 21°27' Pisces at midnight UTC to 4°51' Aries at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 14°02'02" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 28°06'55" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 16°57'00" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Venus | 25°57'24" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mars | 8°21'36" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 9°44'27" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 15°47'22" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 19°45'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°14'36" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 12°48'06" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 0°07'11" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on April 3, 2000
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 2% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aries | Leaves Pisces |
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