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Where Were the Planets on October 30, 2000?
Quick Answer
On October 30, 2000, the Sun was in Scorpio (7°22' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Sagittarius all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated). Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on October 30, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°33' Sagittarius at midnight UTC to 20°53' Sagittarius at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 7°22'10" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 14°45'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mercury | 6°25'50" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Venus | 13°37'09" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Mars | 27°10'13" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 9°40'09" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 29°03'55" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 16°53'54" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 3°51'20" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 11°26'22" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 18°59'58" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on October 30, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 10% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Exact conjunction |
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