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Where Were the Planets on October 9, 2000?
Quick Answer
On October 9, 2000, the Sun was in Libra (16°29' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 9, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 24°37' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 6°51' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°29'45" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 0°42'48" Pisces | Direct | into Aries | |
| Mercury | 11°35'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Libra | |
| Venus | 18°07'47" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 14°07'10" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 11°04'02" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 0°20'15" Gemini | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 17°00'48" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°48'12" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 10°48'50" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 20°06'42" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 9, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 85% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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