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Where Were the Planets on April 15, 2000?
Quick Answer
On April 15, 2000, the Sun was in Aries (25°49' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Virgo all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). Pluto was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on April 15, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 22°58' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 25°49'12" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Moon | 16°15'05" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 3°50'53" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Venus | 10°45'39" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mars | 17°01'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Jupiter | 12°30'34" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 17°13'38" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 20°10'53" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°25'52" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 12°38'33" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 29°29'04" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on April 15, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars conjunct Saturn | Exact conjunction |
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