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Where Were the Planets on November 2, 2001?
Quick Answer
On November 2, 2001, the Sun was in Scorpio (10°07' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Taurus into Gemini, and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (98% illuminated). Saturn was retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 2, 2001. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°35' Taurus at midnight UTC to 1°30' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 10°07'51" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 25°01'46" Taurus | Direct | into Gemini | |
| Mercury | 22°20'53" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Venus | 22°25'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 3°58'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Jupiter | 15°41'32" Cancer | Stationing retrograde | into Leo | |
| Saturn | 13°48'30" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Uranus | 20°54'35" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 6°03'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Pluto | 13°49'43" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 29°30'45" Gemini | Direct | into Taurus |
Sky Events on November 2, 2001
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 98% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn opposite Pluto | Exact opposition | |
| The Moon enters Gemini | Leaves Taurus |
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