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Where Were the Planets on September 5, 2000?
Quick Answer
On September 5, 2000, the Sun was in Virgo (13°13' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was First Quarter (48% illuminated). Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 5, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 5°03' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 17°10' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°13'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 11°09'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 25°55'50" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 6°33'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 22°42'53" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 10°17'26" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°56'13" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°52'41" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°12'34" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°13'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°54'43" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 5, 2000
The Moon phase is First Quarter, 48% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius | 13°24' Sagittarius |
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