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Where Were the Planets on May 11, 2000?
Quick Answer
On May 11, 2000, the Sun was in Taurus (21°05' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Leo into Virgo, and the Moon phase was First Quarter (58% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 11, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°44' Leo at midnight UTC to 6°24' Virgo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 21°05'37" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Moon | 29°36'40" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 23°55'33" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Venus | 12°46'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 5°22'56" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 18°40'08" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 20°31'40" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 20°44'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°34'24" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 12°05'59" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 28°06'27" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 11, 2000
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 57% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Uranus | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Virgo | Leaves Leo |
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