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Where Were the Planets on December 18, 2000?
Quick Answer
On December 18, 2000, the Sun was in Sagittarius (26°52' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Last Quarter (45% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 18, 2000. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 26°00' Virgo at midnight UTC to 9°33' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 26°52'33" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 2°49'29" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mercury | 22°46'47" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 11°44'31" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 26°57'59" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 3°31'10" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Saturn | 25°18'55" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 18°02'21" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 4°52'43" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 13°16'16" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 16°24'17" Cancer | Direct | into Gemini |
Sky Events on December 18, 2000
The Moon phase is Last Quarter, 45% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter Moon in Virgo | 26°24' Virgo | |
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo | |
| The Sun sextile Mars | Exact sextile |
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