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Where Were the Planets on December 8, 2000?
Quick Answer
On December 8, 2000, the Sun was in Sagittarius (16°42' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Taurus all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 8, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 1°26' Taurus at midnight UTC to 15°15' Taurus at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 16°42'30" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 8°18'03" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 7°11'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 0°09'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 20°58'54" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°45'04" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 25°59'54" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 17°39'33" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°34'55" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 12°53'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°56'04" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 8, 2000
The Moon phase is Waxing Gibbous, 89% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Venus enters Aquarius | Leaves Capricorn |
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