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Current Planets

August 23, 2026
3:58 AM EDT (UTC-04:00)
New York, NY, USA
40°42'N, 74°00'W
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Sun is in Virgo
Virgo
Moon is in Capricorn
Capricorn
Ascendant is in Leo
Leo
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 Virgo (0°Virgo13')
2
Moon  Moon in Capricorn (5°Capricorn26')
6
Mercury  Mercury in Leo (25°Leo44')
2
Venus  Venus in Libra (15°Libra49')
3
Mars  Mars in Cancer (7°Cancer50')
12
Jupiter  Jupiter in Leo (11°Leo51')
1
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (14°Aries07') Retrograde
9
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (5°Gemini33')
11
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (3°Aries52') Retrograde
9
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (3°Aquarius40') Retrograde
7
Chiron  Chiron in Taurus (0°Taurus41') Retrograde
10
Node  Node in Aquarius (29°Aquarius45') Retrograde
8
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (27°Sagittarius29')
5
AC  Ascendant in Leo (2°Leo39')
MC  Midheaven in Aries (18°Aries33')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Virgo Virgo
13'
2nd
Moon  Moon
Capricorn Capricorn
26'
6th
Mercury  Mercury
Leo Leo
25° 44'
2nd
Venus  Venus
Libra Libra
15° 49'
3rd
Mars  Mars
Cancer Cancer
50'
12th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Leo Leo
11° 51'
1st
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
14° 07' Retrograde
9th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
33'
11th
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
52' Retrograde
9th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
40' Retrograde
7th
Chiron  Chiron
Taurus Taurus
41' Retrograde
10th
Node  Node
Aquarius Aquarius
29° 45' Retrograde
8th
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
27° 29'
5th
AC  Ascendant
Leo Leo
39'
-
MC  Midheaven
Aries Aries
18° 33'
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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
  • Mars in Cancer (7°50′)
  • Moon in Capricorn (5°26′)
  • Neptune in Aries (3°52′)
astrolis.com T-Square
  • Saturn in Aries (14°07′)
  • Venus in Libra (15°49′)
  • Mars in Cancer (7°50′)
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
  • Neptune in Aries (3°52′)
  • Sun in Virgo (0°13′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°40′)
astrolis.com Yod
  • Mars in Cancer (7°50′)
  • Sun in Virgo (0°13′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (3°40′)
astrolis.com Yod AC
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°33′)
  • Ascendant in Leo (2°39′)
  • Moon in Capricorn (5°26′)
astrolis.com Yod
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°33′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (11°51′)
  • Moon in Capricorn (5°26′)

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 78.83%. 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.

Capricorn
The Moon is transiting through Capricorn at 5°26'. The Moon in Capricorn brings a serious and focused mood. People may feel more responsible and want to work toward goals or make plans that give them a strong foundation.

Moon Distance
The Moon is 404,083.6 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 -12.27. 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 14.82 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
39'
2nd
Leo  Leo
22° 57'
3rd
Virgo  Virgo
17° 32'
4th (IC)
Libra  Libra
18° 33'
5th
Scorpio  Scorpio
25° 14'
6th
Capricorn  Capricorn
34'
7th (DC)
Aquarius  Aquarius
39'
8th
Aquarius  Aquarius
22° 57'
9th
Pisces  Pisces
17° 32'
10th (MC)
Aries  Aries
18° 33'
11th
Taurus  Taurus
25° 14'
12th
Cancer  Cancer
34'

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

Major Aspects

Sun Trine Moon  Sun Trine Moon  (5°12′)
Sun Square Uranus  Sun Square Uranus  (5°19′)
Sun Trine Chiron  Sun Trine Chiron  (0°28′)
Moon Opposite Mars  Moon Opposite Mars  (2°23′)
Moon Square Neptune  Moon Square Neptune  (1°34′)
Moon Trine Chiron  Moon Trine Chiron  (4°44′)
Mercury Trine Chiron  Mercury Trine Chiron  (4°57′)
Venus Sextile Jupiter  Venus Sextile Jupiter  (3°58′)
Venus Opposite Saturn  Venus Opposite Saturn  (1°42′)
Venus Opposite MC  Venus Opposite Midheaven  (2°44′)
Mars Square Neptune  Mars Square Neptune  (3°58′)
Jupiter Trine Saturn  Jupiter Trine Saturn  (2°15′)
Saturn Conjunct MC  Saturn Conjunct Midheaven  (4°27′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (1°41′)
Uranus Trine Pluto  Uranus Trine Pluto  (1°52′)
Uranus Sextile AC  Uranus Sextile Ascendant  (2°53′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (0°11′)
Neptune Trine AC  Neptune Trine Ascendant  (1°12′)
Pluto Square Chiron  Pluto Square Chiron  (2°58′)
Pluto Opposite AC  Pluto Opposite Ascendant  (1°01′)
Node Opposite Sun  Node Opposite Sun  (0°27′)
Node Sextile Moon  Node Sextile Moon  (5°40′)
Node Opposite Mercury  Node Opposite Mercury  (4°01′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (5°47′)
Node Sextile Chiron  Node Sextile Chiron  (0°56′)
Lilith Trine Sun  Lilith Trine Sun  (2°43′)
Lilith Conjunct Moon  Lilith Conjunct Moon  (7°56′)
Lilith Trine Mercury  Lilith Trine Mercury  (1°45′)
Lilith Trine Chiron  Lilith Trine Chiron  (3°12′)
Chiron Square AC  Chiron Square Ascendant  (1°57′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisquare Venus  Sun Semisquare Venus (0°35′)
Sun Sesquiquadrate Saturn  Sun Sesquiquadrate Saturn (1°06′)
Moon Quincunx Uranus  Moon Quincunx Uranus (0°06′)
Moon Semisextile Pluto  Moon Semisextile Pluto (1°45′)
Moon Quincunx AC  Moon Quincunx Ascendant (2°47′)
Uranus Semisquare MC  Uranus Semisquare Midheaven (1°59′)
Node Sesquiquadrate Venus  Node Sesquiquadrate Venus (1°03′)
Node Semisquare Saturn  Node Semisquare Saturn (0°38′)
Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter  Lilith Sesquiquadrate Jupiter (0°38′)

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°