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Current Planets

May 16, 2026
5:03 PM EDT (UTC-04:00)
New York, NY, USA
40°42'N, 74°00'W
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Astrolis 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 26° 00' 26° 00' 26° 36' 28° 46' 27° 24' 28° 26' 21° 21' 10° 50' 10' 43' 29' 29' 28° 24' 58' 16° 28' AC MC DC IC
Sun is in Taurus
Taurus
Moon is in Taurus
Taurus
Ascendant is in Libra
Libra
Moon Phase is New
New

Planet / Point Positions

The planetary position overview shows where the planets are currently positioned. It details each planet’s placement in the zodiac signs, its precise degree position, and the house it occupies.
Position
House
Sun  Sun in Taurus (26°Taurus00')
8
Moon  Moon in Taurus (26°Taurus36')
8
Mercury  Mercury in Taurus (28°Taurus46')
8
Venus  Venus in Gemini (27°Gemini24')
9
Mars  Mars in Aries (28°Aries26')
7
Jupiter  Jupiter in Cancer (21°Cancer21')
9
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (10°Aries50')
6
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (1°Gemini10')
8
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (3°Aries43')
6
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (5°Aquarius29') Retrograde
4
Chiron  Chiron in Aries (28°Aries24')
7
Node  Node in Pisces (4°Pisces58') Retrograde
5
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (16°Sagittarius28')
2
AC  Ascendant in Libra (20°Libra51')
MC  Midheaven in Cancer (24°Cancer25')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Taurus Taurus
26° 00'
8th
Moon  Moon
Taurus Taurus
26° 36'
8th
Mercury  Mercury
Taurus Taurus
28° 46'
8th
Venus  Venus
Gemini Gemini
27° 24'
9th
Mars  Mars
Aries Aries
28° 26'
7th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Cancer Cancer
21° 21'
9th
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
10° 50'
6th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
10'
8th
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
43'
6th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
29' Retrograde
4th
Chiron  Chiron
Aries Aries
28° 24'
7th
Node  Node
Pisces Pisces
58' Retrograde
5th
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
16° 28'
2nd
AC  Ascendant
Libra Libra
20° 51'
-
MC  Midheaven
Cancer Cancer
24° 25'
-

Patterns

Certain planets are aligning into distinct aspect patterns. These configurations spotlight the key themes and energy flows at play, showing which astrological influences are the most powerful at this moment.
T-Squares
A T-Square signals a source of stress and drive, compelling you toward growth through challenge and conflict resolution. It’s calculated by two planets in direct opposition (180° apart) that each form a square (90°) to a third planet or point.
astrolis.com T-Square AC
  • Mars in Aries (28°26′)
  • Ascendant in Libra (20°51′)
  • Jupiter in Cancer (21°21′)
Stelliums
A Stellium occurs when three or more planets cluster within a 10° orb in a single sign or house, creating a powerful focus of energy. This pattern amplifies the qualities of the involved sign or house, indicating a strong emphasis on that area of life.
astrolis.com Stellium
  • Mercury in Taurus (28°46′)
  • Moon in Taurus (26°36′)
  • Sun in Taurus (26°00′)

Moon

As the Moon moves through different zodiac signs, it guides our daily emotions and gut reactions. The sign it’s in shows how we care for ourselves and others and shapes how we respond to what happens around us.
New
The Moon is in its New phase, with an illumination of 0.19%. The Moon's phase results from how the Earth, Moon, and Sun align. Each phase has its own astrological significance and influences how we experience emotions and energies. The next Full Moon is on May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT and the next New Moon is on June 14, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT.

Taurus
The Moon is transiting through Taurus at 26°36'. The Moon in Taurus brings a calm and steady feeling. People may want comfort, good food, and cozy surroundings, and they often enjoy slowing down and feeling secure.

Moon Distance
The Moon is 358,532.4 km away from Earth. This distance represents the current separation between the Earth's center and the Moon's center, which varies throughout the lunar orbit as the moon follows an elliptical rather than circular path.

Moon Brightness
The magnitude (brightness) of the moon is -5.98. This is a measurement of the Moon's visual brightness as seen from Earth, where lower (more negative) numbers represent brighter objects. It varies throughout the lunar cycle, reaching a maximum (around -12.7) during a Full Moon.

Moon Angular Radius
The apparent angular radius of the moon is 0.28° (or 16.67 arcminutes) when viewed from the earth. This measurement describes how large the moon looks against the sky, expressed as an angle rather than a physical size.

House Cusps

The house cusp positions show where each of the twelve houses begins, marking their exact zodiac sign and degree. These cusps define the boundaries between houses, with each house governing a specific area of life.
1st (AC)
Libra  Libra
20° 51'
2nd
Scorpio  Scorpio
18° 25'
3rd
Sagittarius  Sagittarius
20° 02'
4th (IC)
Capricorn  Capricorn
24° 25'
5th
Aquarius  Aquarius
27° 44'
6th
Pisces  Pisces
26° 47'
7th (DC)
Aries  Aries
20° 51'
8th
Taurus  Taurus
18° 25'
9th
Gemini  Gemini
20° 02'
10th (MC)
Cancer  Cancer
24° 25'
11th
Leo  Leo
27° 44'
12th
Virgo  Virgo
26° 47'

Aspects

This section provides a detailed listing of the current major and minor aspects between the planets. Each aspect represents a specific angular relationship, highlighting the interactions that shape the cosmic energies at this moment.
Sun
Conjunct
Moon
Conjunct
Conjunct
Mercury
Semisextile
Semisextile
Semisextile
Venus
Semisextile
Semisextile
Sextile
Mars
Sextile
Sextile
Jupiter
Semisquare
Semisquare
Saturn
Conjunct
Conjunct
Conjunct
Uranus
Sextile
Sextile
Sextile
Neptune
Sextile
Pluto
Sesquiquadrate
Square
Semisextile
Semisextile
Node
Square
Sesquiquadrate
AC
Sextile
Sextile
Sextile
Square
Conjunct
MC

Major Aspects

Sun Conjunct Moon  Sun Conjunct Moon  (0°36′)
Sun Conjunct Mercury  Sun Conjunct Mercury  (2°46′)
Sun Sextile Jupiter  Sun Sextile Jupiter  (4°38′)
Sun Conjunct Uranus  Sun Conjunct Uranus  (5°10′)
Sun Sextile MC  Sun Sextile Midheaven  (1°34′)
Moon Conjunct Mercury  Moon Conjunct Mercury  (2°10′)
Moon Sextile Jupiter  Moon Sextile Jupiter  (5°15′)
Moon Conjunct Uranus  Moon Conjunct Uranus  (4°34′)
Moon Sextile Neptune  Moon Sextile Neptune  (7°05′)
Moon Sextile MC  Moon Sextile Midheaven  (2°11′)
Mercury Conjunct Uranus  Mercury Conjunct Uranus  (2°23′)
Mercury Sextile Neptune  Mercury Sextile Neptune  (4°56′)
Mercury Sextile MC  Mercury Sextile Midheaven  (4°21′)
Venus Sextile Mars  Venus Sextile Mars  (1°02′)
Venus Sextile Chiron  Venus Sextile Chiron  (1°00′)
Mars Conjunct Chiron  Mars Conjunct Chiron  (0°02′)
Mars Square MC  Mars Square Midheaven  (4°01′)
Jupiter Square AC  Jupiter Square Ascendant  (0°30′)
Jupiter Conjunct MC  Jupiter Conjunct Midheaven  (3°03′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (2°32′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (1°46′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (3°47′)
Lilith Trine Saturn  Lilith Trine Saturn  (5°38′)
Lilith Sextile AC  Lilith Sextile Ascendant  (4°22′)
Chiron Square MC  Chiron Square Midheaven  (3°58′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisextile Venus  Sun Semisextile Venus (1°23′)
Sun Semisquare Saturn  Sun Semisquare Saturn (0°09′)
Moon Semisextile Venus  Moon Semisextile Venus (0°47′)
Moon Semisextile Mars  Moon Semisextile Mars (1°49′)
Moon Semisquare Saturn  Moon Semisquare Saturn (0°46′)
Moon Semisextile Chiron  Moon Semisextile Chiron (1°47′)
Mercury Semisextile Venus  Mercury Semisextile Venus (1°22′)
Mercury Semisextile Mars  Mercury Semisextile Mars (0°19′)
Mercury Semisextile Chiron  Mercury Semisextile Chiron (0°22′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter  Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°23′)
Node Semisextile Neptune  Node Semisextile Neptune (1°15′)
Node Semisextile Pluto  Node Semisextile Pluto (0°30′)
Node Sesquiquadrate AC  Node Sesquiquadrate Ascendant (0°52′)

Aspect Key

Conjunction
Conjunct
Opposition
Opposite
180°
Sextile
Sextile
60°
Square
Square
90°
Trine
Trine
120°
Semisextile
Semisextile
30°
Semisquare
Semisquare
45°
Sesquiquadrate
Sesquiquadrate
135°
Quincunx
Quincunx
150°