The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 21, 2000?
Quick Answer
On September 21, 2000, the Sun was in Virgo (28°47' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Gemini into Cancer, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 21, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 27°30' Gemini at midnight UTC to 11°35' Cancer at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 28°47'55" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Moon | 4°32'11" Cancer | Direct | into Leo | |
| Mercury | 20°39'38" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 26°09'28" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°49'44" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°07'32" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°54'29" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°22'59" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°57'00" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°25'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 21°03'53" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 21, 2000
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Gemini | 28°22' Gemini | |
| The Moon enters Cancer | Leaves Gemini |
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