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Where Were the Planets on May 23, 2000?
Quick Answer
On May 23, 2000, the Sun was in Gemini (2°39' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated). Neptune and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on May 23, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 23°36' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 5°24' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°39'03" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Moon | 29°30'21" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 18°39'46" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Venus | 27°31'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mars | 13°40'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Jupiter | 21°30'35" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 22°04'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 20°49'12" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°30'56" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 11°47'24" Sagittarius | Retrograde | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 27°28'20" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on May 23, 2000
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 77% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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