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Where Were the Planets on October 6, 2000?
Quick Answer
On October 6, 2000, the Sun was in Libra (13°32' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Capricorn into Aquarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (60% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 6, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°54' Capricorn at midnight UTC to 0°42' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°32'05" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 24°48'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mercury | 8°53'48" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 14°28'29" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 12°14'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°09'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°28'11" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°03'32" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°48'58" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°44'19" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°16'13" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 6, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 60% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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