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Where Were the Planets on September 4, 2000?
Quick Answer
On September 4, 2000, the Sun was in Virgo (12°15' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (39% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 4, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 22°39' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 5°03' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 12°15'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 28°53'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mercury | 24°13'24" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 5°20'17" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°04'48" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°12'45" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°55'24" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°54'46" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°13'45" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°12'39" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°57'54" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 4, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 39% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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