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Where Were the Planets on October 29, 2000?
Quick Answer
On October 29, 2000, the Sun was in Scorpio (6°22' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Scorpio into Sagittarius, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 29, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 25°55' Scorpio at midnight UTC to 8°32' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 6°22'11" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 2°16'54" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 7°43'00" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 12°24'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 26°33'07" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 9°45'54" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 29°08'15" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 16°53'44" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°50'51" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 11°24'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 19°03'09" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 29, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 5% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Sagittarius | Leaves Scorpio |
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