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Where Were the Planets on October 2, 2000?
Quick Answer
On October 2, 2000, the Sun was in Libra (9°35' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 2, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 0°36' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 13°00' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 9°35'36" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 6°51'26" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 4°40'34" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 9°35'46" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 9°44'26" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°13'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°37'26" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°07'47" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°50'25" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°38'41" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°28'56" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 2, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 23% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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