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Current Planets

August 16, 2026
5:51 AM 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 23° 33' 23° 33' 10° 47' 11° 56' 25' 20' 10° 21' 14° 23' 25' 00' 49' 49' 47' 07' 26° 43' AC MC DC IC
Sun is in Leo
Leo
Moon is in Libra
Libra
Ascendant is in Leo
Leo
Moon Phase is Waxing Crescent
Waxing Crescent

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 (23°Leo33')
1
Moon  Moon in Libra (10°Libra47')
3
Mercury  Mercury in Leo (11°Leo56')
12
Venus  Venus in Libra (9°Libra25')
3
Mars  Mars in Cancer (3°Cancer20')
11
Jupiter  Jupiter in Leo (10°Leo21')
12
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (14°Aries23') Retrograde
9
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (5°Gemini25')
10
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (4°Aries00') Retrograde
8
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (3°Aquarius49') Retrograde
6
Chiron  Chiron in Taurus (0°Taurus47') Retrograde
9
Node  Node in Pisces (0°Pisces07') Retrograde
7
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (26°Sagittarius43')
5
AC  Ascendant in Leo (19°Leo27')
MC  Midheaven in Taurus (10°Taurus58')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Leo Leo
23° 33'
1st
Moon  Moon
Libra Libra
10° 47'
3rd
Mercury  Mercury
Leo Leo
11° 56'
12th
Venus  Venus
Libra Libra
25'
3rd
Mars  Mars
Cancer Cancer
20'
11th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Leo Leo
10° 21'
12th
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
14° 23' Retrograde
9th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
25'
10th
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
00' Retrograde
8th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
49' Retrograde
6th
Chiron  Chiron
Taurus Taurus
47' Retrograde
9th
Node  Node
Pisces Pisces
07' Retrograde
7th
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
26° 43'
5th
AC  Ascendant
Leo Leo
19° 27'
-
MC  Midheaven
Taurus Taurus
10° 58'
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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.
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  • Neptune in Aries (4°00′)
  • Venus in Libra (9°25′)
  • Mars in Cancer (3°20′)
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  • Jupiter in Leo (10°21′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°49′)
  • Midheaven in Taurus (10°58′)
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  • Neptune in Aries (4°00′)
  • Moon in Libra (10°47′)
  • Mars in Cancer (3°20′)
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.
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  • Neptune in Aries (4°00′)
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°25′)
  • Moon in Libra (10°47′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°49′)
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  • Uranus in Gemini (5°25′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (10°21′)
  • Moon in Libra (10°47′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°49′)
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  • Uranus in Gemini (5°25′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (10°21′)
  • Venus in Libra (9°25′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°49′)
astrolis.com Kite
  • Neptune in Aries (4°00′)
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°25′)
  • Venus in Libra (9°25′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°49′)

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.
Waxing Crescent
The Moon is in its Waxing Crescent phase, with an illumination of 16.17%. 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.

Libra
The Moon is transiting through Libra at 10°47'. When the Moon is in Libra, people look for peace, fairness, and connection. It’s a good time for making decisions together, solving problems kindly, and enjoying beauty around you.

Moon Distance
The Moon is 384,837.2 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 -10.66. 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 0.26° (or 15.54 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)
Leo  Leo
19° 27'
2nd
Virgo  Virgo
11° 20'
3rd
Libra  Libra
17'
4th (IC)
Scorpio  Scorpio
10° 58'
5th
Sagittarius  Sagittarius
16° 45'
6th
Capricorn  Capricorn
20° 22'
7th (DC)
Aquarius  Aquarius
19° 27'
8th
Pisces  Pisces
11° 20'
9th
Aries  Aries
17'
10th (MC)
Taurus  Taurus
10° 58'
11th
Gemini  Gemini
16° 45'
12th
Cancer  Cancer
20° 22'

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

Major Aspects

Sun Conjunct AC  Sun Conjunct Ascendant  (4°06′)
Moon Sextile Mercury  Moon Sextile Mercury  (1°08′)
Moon Conjunct Venus  Moon Conjunct Venus  (1°21′)
Moon Square Mars  Moon Square Mars  (7°27′)
Moon Sextile Jupiter  Moon Sextile Jupiter  (0°25′)
Moon Opposite Saturn  Moon Opposite Saturn  (3°36′)
Moon Trine Uranus  Moon Trine Uranus  (5°21′)
Moon Opposite Neptune  Moon Opposite Neptune  (6°46′)
Moon Trine Pluto  Moon Trine Pluto  (6°57′)
Mercury Sextile Venus  Mercury Sextile Venus  (2°30′)
Mercury Conjunct Jupiter  Mercury Conjunct Jupiter  (1°35′)
Mercury Trine Saturn  Mercury Trine Saturn  (2°27′)
Mercury Square MC  Mercury Square Midheaven  (0°58′)
Venus Sextile Jupiter  Venus Sextile Jupiter  (0°55′)
Venus Opposite Saturn  Venus Opposite Saturn  (4°57′)
Venus Trine Uranus  Venus Trine Uranus  (4°00′)
Venus Opposite Neptune  Venus Opposite Neptune  (5°25′)
Venus Trine Pluto  Venus Trine Pluto  (5°36′)
Mars Square Neptune  Mars Square Neptune  (0°40′)
Mars Sextile Chiron  Mars Sextile Chiron  (2°32′)
Jupiter Trine Saturn  Jupiter Trine Saturn  (4°02′)
Jupiter Sextile Uranus  Jupiter Sextile Uranus  (4°55′)
Jupiter Opposite Pluto  Jupiter Opposite Pluto  (6°31′)
Jupiter Square MC  Jupiter Square Midheaven  (0°37′)
Saturn Trine AC  Saturn Trine Ascendant  (5°03′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (1°25′)
Uranus Trine Pluto  Uranus Trine Pluto  (1°36′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (0°10′)
Pluto Square Chiron  Pluto Square Chiron  (3°01′)
Node Opposite Sun  Node Opposite Sun  (6°33′)
Node Trine Mars  Node Trine Mars  (3°12′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (5°17′)
Node Sextile Chiron  Node Sextile Chiron  (0°40′)
Lilith Trine Sun  Lilith Trine Sun  (3°09′)
Lilith Opposite Mars  Lilith Opposite Mars  (6°36′)
Lilith Trine Chiron  Lilith Trine Chiron  (4°04′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisquare Moon  Sun Semisquare Moon (2°13′)
Sun Semisquare Venus  Sun Semisquare Venus (0°52′)
Moon Quincunx MC  Moon Quincunx Midheaven (0°11′)
Venus Quincunx MC  Venus Quincunx Midheaven (1°33′)
Mars Quincunx Pluto  Mars Quincunx Pluto (0°29′)
Mars Semisquare AC  Mars Semisquare Ascendant (1°07′)
Neptune Sesquiquadrate AC  Neptune Sesquiquadrate Ascendant (0°26′)
Node Semisquare Saturn  Node Semisquare Saturn (0°44′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Mercury  Lilith Sesquiquadrate Mercury (0°13′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter  Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°22′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate MC  Lilith Sesquiquadrate Midheaven (0°45′)

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°