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Where Were the Planets on September 2, 2000?
Quick Answer
On September 2, 2000, the Sun was in Virgo (10°18' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Libra into Scorpio, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (20% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 2, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°42' Libra at midnight UTC to 9°52' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°18'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 3°21'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 20°44'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 2°53'04" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 20°48'33" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°02'53" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°53'28" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°59'02" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°16'11" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°11'45" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 22°04'15" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 2, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 20% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun square Jupiter | Exact square | |
| The Moon enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| The Sun square Pluto | Exact square |
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