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Current Planets

May 16, 2026
4:58 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 25° 31' 25° 31' 18° 58' 27° 40' 26° 48' 28° 04' 21° 16' 10° 47' 09' 42' 29' 29' 28° 22' 00' 16° 25' AC MC DC IC
Sun is in Taurus
Taurus
Moon is in Taurus
Taurus
Ascendant is in Taurus
Taurus
Moon Phase is Balsamic
Balsamic

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 (25°Taurus31')
1
Moon  Moon in Taurus (18°Taurus58')
1
Mercury  Mercury in Taurus (27°Taurus40')
1
Venus  Venus in Gemini (26°Gemini48')
2
Mars  Mars in Aries (28°Aries04')
12
Jupiter  Jupiter in Cancer (21°Cancer16')
3
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (10°Aries47')
12
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (1°Gemini09')
1
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (3°Aries42')
12
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (5°Aquarius29') Retrograde
10
Chiron  Chiron in Aries (28°Aries22')
12
Node  Node in Pisces (5°Pisces00') Retrograde
11
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (16°Sagittarius25')
8
AC  Ascendant in Taurus (10°Taurus13')
MC  Midheaven in Capricorn (22°Capricorn46')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Taurus Taurus
25° 31'
1st
Moon  Moon
Taurus Taurus
18° 58'
1st
Mercury  Mercury
Taurus Taurus
27° 40'
1st
Venus  Venus
Gemini Gemini
26° 48'
2nd
Mars  Mars
Aries Aries
28° 04'
12th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Cancer Cancer
21° 16'
3rd
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
10° 47'
12th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
09'
1st
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
42'
12th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
29' Retrograde
10th
Chiron  Chiron
Aries Aries
28° 22'
12th
Node  Node
Pisces Pisces
00' Retrograde
11th
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
16° 25'
8th
AC  Ascendant
Taurus Taurus
10° 13'
-
MC  Midheaven
Capricorn Capricorn
22° 46'
-

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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  • Jupiter in Cancer (21°16′)
  • Midheaven in Capricorn (22°46′)
  • Mars in Aries (28°04′)

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.
Balsamic
The Moon is in its Balsamic phase, with an illumination of 0.50%. 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 New Moon is on May 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT and the next Full Moon is on May 31, 2026 at 4:46 AM EDT.

Taurus
The Moon is transiting through Taurus at 18°58'. 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 359,428.7 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 -7.04. 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 16.64 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)
Taurus  Taurus
10° 13'
2nd
Gemini  Gemini
44'
3rd
Cancer  Cancer
43'
4th (IC)
Cancer  Cancer
22° 46'
5th
Leo  Leo
17° 30'
6th
Virgo  Virgo
22° 09'
7th (DC)
Scorpio  Scorpio
10° 13'
8th
Sagittarius  Sagittarius
44'
9th
Capricorn  Capricorn
43'
10th (MC)
Capricorn  Capricorn
22° 46'
11th
Aquarius  Aquarius
17° 30'
12th
Pisces  Pisces
22° 09'

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

Major Aspects

Sun Conjunct Moon  Sun Conjunct Moon  (6°32′)
Sun Conjunct Mercury  Sun Conjunct Mercury  (2°09′)
Sun Sextile Jupiter  Sun Sextile Jupiter  (4°14′)
Sun Conjunct Uranus  Sun Conjunct Uranus  (5°38′)
Sun Trine MC  Sun Trine Midheaven  (2°44′)
Moon Sextile Jupiter  Moon Sextile Jupiter  (2°17′)
Moon Trine MC  Moon Trine Midheaven  (3°47′)
Mercury Conjunct Uranus  Mercury Conjunct Uranus  (3°28′)
Mercury Trine MC  Mercury Trine Midheaven  (4°54′)
Venus Sextile Mars  Venus Sextile Mars  (1°16′)
Venus Sextile Chiron  Venus Sextile Chiron  (1°34′)
Mars Conjunct Chiron  Mars Conjunct Chiron  (0°18′)
Mars Square MC  Mars Square Midheaven  (5°17′)
Jupiter Opposite MC  Jupiter Opposite Midheaven  (1°29′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (2°32′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (1°46′)
Pluto Square AC  Pluto Square Ascendant  (4°43′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (3°51′)
Lilith Trine Saturn  Lilith Trine Saturn  (5°37′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisextile Venus  Sun Semisextile Venus (1°17′)
Sun Semisquare Saturn  Sun Semisquare Saturn (0°16′)
Moon Semisquare Neptune  Moon Semisquare Neptune (0°16′)
Mercury Semisextile Venus  Mercury Semisextile Venus (0°52′)
Mercury Semisextile Mars  Mercury Semisextile Mars (0°23′)
Mercury Semisquare Saturn  Mercury Semisquare Saturn (1°53′)
Mercury Semisextile Chiron  Mercury Semisextile Chiron (0°42′)
Venus Semisquare AC  Venus Semisquare Ascendant (1°34′)
Saturn Semisextile AC  Saturn Semisextile Ascendant (0°34′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter  Node Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (1°16′)
Node Semisextile Neptune  Node Semisextile Neptune (1°18′)
Node Semisextile Pluto  Node Semisextile Pluto (0°29′)
Lilith Quincunx Moon  Lilith Quincunx Moon (2°32′)

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°