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Where Were the Planets on October 8, 2000?
Quick Answer
On October 8, 2000, the Sun was in Libra (15°30' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Aquarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (77% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 8, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 12°35' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 24°36' Aquarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°30'30" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 18°34'42" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 10°44'58" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 16°54'42" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 13°29'41" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°05'56" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°22'59" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°01'40" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°48'26" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°47'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°09'52" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 8, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 77% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus square Uranus | Exact square |
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