The Sky on a Date
Where Were the Planets on September 23, 2000?
Quick Answer
On September 23, 2000, the Sun was in Libra (0°45' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Cancer into Leo, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (23% illuminated). Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on September 23, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°49' Cancer at midnight UTC to 10°09' Leo at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 0°45'22" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 2°59'12" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Mercury | 23°24'52" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 28°36'11" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 4°05'18" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°10'22" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°52'20" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°19'52" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°55'32" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°27'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°57'32" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on September 23, 2000
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Leo | Leaves Cancer | |
| The Sun trine Saturn | Exact trine |
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