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Current Planets

August 20, 2026
1:44 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 27° 43' 27° 43' 36' 20° 30' 13° 28' 09' 11° 17' 14° 13' 30' 55' 43' 43' 44' 29° 54' 27° 12' AC MC DC IC
Sun is in Leo
Leo
Moon is in Sagittarius
Sagittarius
Ascendant is in Scorpio
Scorpio
Moon Phase is First Quarter
First Quarter

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 Leo (27°Leo43')
9
Moon  Moon in Sagittarius (4°Sagittarius36')
1
Mercury  Mercury in Leo (20°Leo30')
9
Venus  Venus in Libra (13°Libra28')
11
Mars  Mars in Cancer (6°Cancer09')
8
Jupiter  Jupiter in Leo (11°Leo17')
9
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (14°Aries13') Retrograde
5
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (5°Gemini30')
7
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (3°Aries55') Retrograde
4
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (3°Aquarius43') Retrograde
3
Chiron  Chiron in Taurus (0°Taurus44') Retrograde
5
Node  Node in Aquarius (29°Aquarius54') Retrograde
3
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (27°Sagittarius12')
2
AC  Ascendant in Scorpio (25°Scorpio55')
MC  Midheaven in Virgo (9°Virgo30')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Leo Leo
27° 43'
9th
Moon  Moon
Sagittarius Sagittarius
36'
1st
Mercury  Mercury
Leo Leo
20° 30'
9th
Venus  Venus
Libra Libra
13° 28'
11th
Mars  Mars
Cancer Cancer
09'
8th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Leo Leo
11° 17'
9th
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
14° 13' Retrograde
5th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
30'
7th
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
55' Retrograde
4th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
43' Retrograde
3rd
Chiron  Chiron
Taurus Taurus
44' Retrograde
5th
Node  Node
Aquarius Aquarius
29° 54' Retrograde
3rd
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
27° 12'
2nd
AC  Ascendant
Scorpio Scorpio
25° 55'
-
MC  Midheaven
Virgo Virgo
30'
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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 MC
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°30′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (4°36′)
  • Midheaven in Virgo (9°30′)
astrolis.com T-Square
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°30′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (4°36′)
  • Sun in Leo (27°43′)
Yods
A Yod forms when two planets in sextile (60° apart) both make quincunx angles (150°) to a third planet or point, creating a triangle. This powerful formation highlights a karmic pivot or life-calling that demands ongoing adjustment
astrolis.com Yod MC
  • Mars in Cancer (6°09′)
  • Midheaven in Virgo (9°30′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
astrolis.com Yod
  • Neptune in Aries (3°55′)
  • Sun in Leo (27°43′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
astrolis.com Yod MC
  • Neptune in Aries (3°55′)
  • Midheaven in Virgo (9°30′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
Golden Yods
A Golden Yod forms when one planet creates biquintiles (144° aspects) with two other planets that are themselves connected by a quintile (72°), forming a narrow triangle. This pattern is a beneficial configuration that highlight innate strengths and artistic potential.
astrolis.com Golden Yod
  • Mars in Cancer (6°09′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (4°36′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)
Kites
A Kite pattern emerges when a fourth planet opposes one point of a Grand Trine while forming sextiles (60° aspects) with the other two points, creating a kite-shaped configuration. This "focused trine" harnesses the natural talents and harmonious flow of the Grand Trine while the opposition provides direction and purpose.
astrolis.com Kite
  • Neptune in Aries (3°55′)
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°30′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°17′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (4°36′)
astrolis.com Kite
  • Neptune in Aries (3°55′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°17′)
  • Moon in Sagittarius (4°36′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°43′)

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.
First Quarter
The Moon is in its First Quarter phase, with an illumination of 56.08%. 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 August 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM EDT and the next New Moon is on September 10, 2026 at 11:27 PM EDT.

Sagittarius
The Moon is transiting through Sagittarius at 4°36'. When the Moon is in Sagittarius, there’s a feeling of excitement and adventure. People often feel more positive, eager to learn, and open to exploring new places or ideas.

Moon Distance
The Moon is 403,051.3 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 -11.91. 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 0.25° (or 14.85 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)
Scorpio  Scorpio
25° 55'
2nd
Sagittarius  Sagittarius
26° 47'
3rd
Aquarius  Aquarius
51'
4th (IC)
Pisces  Pisces
30'
5th
Aries  Aries
10° 42'
6th
Taurus  Taurus
30'
7th (DC)
Taurus  Taurus
25° 55'
8th
Gemini  Gemini
26° 47'
9th
Leo  Leo
51'
10th (MC)
Virgo  Virgo
30'
11th
Libra  Libra
10° 42'
12th
Scorpio  Scorpio
30'

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
Square
Moon
Mercury
Semisquare
Venus
Quincunx
Semisquare
Mars
Trine
Sextile
Jupiter
Opposite
Trine
Saturn
Opposite
Semisextile
Uranus
Trine
Sesquiquadrate
Square
Sextile
Neptune
Sextile
Trine
Sextile
Pluto
Opposite
Square
Sesquiquadrate
Semisquare
Square
Node
Square
Square
Square
AC
Square
Sextile
Semisextile
Square
MC

Major Aspects

Sun Square Moon  Sun Square Moon  (6°52′)
Sun Trine Chiron  Sun Trine Chiron  (3°00′)
Sun Square AC  Sun Square Ascendant  (1°48′)
Moon Trine Jupiter  Moon Trine Jupiter  (6°41′)
Moon Opposite Uranus  Moon Opposite Uranus  (0°54′)
Moon Trine Neptune  Moon Trine Neptune  (0°41′)
Moon Sextile Pluto  Moon Sextile Pluto  (0°52′)
Moon Square MC  Moon Square Midheaven  (4°54′)
Mercury Square AC  Mercury Square Ascendant  (5°24′)
Venus Sextile Jupiter  Venus Sextile Jupiter  (2°10′)
Venus Opposite Saturn  Venus Opposite Saturn  (0°45′)
Mars Square Neptune  Mars Square Neptune  (2°14′)
Mars Sextile MC  Mars Sextile Midheaven  (3°20′)
Jupiter Trine Saturn  Jupiter Trine Saturn  (2°55′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (1°35′)
Uranus Trine Pluto  Uranus Trine Pluto  (1°46′)
Uranus Square MC  Uranus Square Midheaven  (3°59′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (0°11′)
Pluto Square Chiron  Pluto Square Chiron  (2°59′)
Node Opposite Sun  Node Opposite Sun  (2°10′)
Node Square Moon  Node Square Moon  (4°42′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (5°36′)
Node Sextile Chiron  Node Sextile Chiron  (0°50′)
Node Square AC  Node Square Ascendant  (3°58′)
Lilith Trine Sun  Lilith Trine Sun  (0°31′)
Lilith Trine Chiron  Lilith Trine Chiron  (3°31′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisquare Venus  Sun Semisquare Venus (0°45′)
Moon Quincunx Mars  Moon Quincunx Mars (1°33′)
Mercury Semisquare Mars  Mercury Semisquare Mars (0°38′)
Mercury Sesquiquadrate Neptune  Mercury Sesquiquadrate Neptune (1°35′)
Mars Semisextile Uranus  Mars Semisextile Uranus (0°39′)
Jupiter Semisextile MC  Jupiter Semisextile Midheaven (1°47′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Venus  Node Sesquiquadrate Venus (1°25′)
Node Semisquare Saturn  Node Semisquare Saturn (0°40′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter  Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (0°54′)
Lilith Semisextile AC  Lilith Semisextile Ascendant (1°17′)

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°