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Where Were the Planets on December 7, 2000?
Quick Answer
On December 7, 2000, the Sun was in Sagittarius (15°41' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aries into Taurus, and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 7, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°04' Aries at midnight UTC to 1°26' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°41'34" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 24°42'11" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Mercury | 5°38'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 28°59'10" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Mars | 20°22'49" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°52'56" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 26°04'19" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 17°37'29" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°33'16" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 12°50'55" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°59'14" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 7, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 81% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Taurus | Leaves Aries |
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