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Where Were the Planets on September 3, 2000?
Quick Answer
On September 3, 2000, the Sun was in Virgo (11°16' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Scorpio all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (29% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 3, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 9°53' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 22°38' Scorpio at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 11°16'58" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 16°19'01" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 22°29'45" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 4°06'41" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 21°26'41" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°07'54" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°54'29" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°56'54" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°14'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°12'11" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 22°01'04" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 3, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 29% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus trine Neptune | Exact trine |
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