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Current Planets

August 8, 2026
6:06 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 15° 53' 15° 53' 16° 48' 28° 04' 37' 28° 02' 36' 14° 36' 13' 09' 00' 00' 51' 33' 25° 49' AC MC DC IC
Sun is in Leo
Leo
Moon is in Gemini
Gemini
Ascendant is in Leo
Leo
Moon Phase is Third Quarter
Third 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 (15°Leo53')
12
Moon  Moon in Gemini (16°Gemini48')
11
Mercury  Mercury in Cancer (28°Cancer04')
12
Venus  Venus in Libra (1°Libra37')
2
Mars  Mars in Gemini (28°Gemini02')
11
Jupiter  Jupiter in Leo (8°Leo36')
12
Saturn  Saturn in Aries (14°Aries36') Retrograde
9
Uranus  Uranus in Gemini (5°Gemini13')
10
Neptune  Neptune in Aries (4°Aries09') Retrograde
8
Pluto  Pluto in Aquarius (4°Aquarius00') Retrograde
6
Chiron  Chiron in Taurus (0°Taurus51') Retrograde
9
Node  Node in Pisces (0°Pisces33') Retrograde
7
Lilith  Lilith in Sagittarius (25°Sagittarius49')
5
AC  Ascendant in Leo (16°Leo13')
MC  Midheaven in Taurus (6°Taurus45')
Planet/Point
Sign
Position
House
Sun  Sun
Leo Leo
15° 53'
12th
Moon  Moon
Gemini Gemini
16° 48'
11th
Mercury  Mercury
Cancer Cancer
28° 04'
12th
Venus  Venus
Libra Libra
37'
2nd
Mars  Mars
Gemini Gemini
28° 02'
11th
Jupiter  Jupiter
Leo Leo
36'
12th
Saturn  Saturn
Aries Aries
14° 36' Retrograde
9th
Uranus  Uranus
Gemini Gemini
13'
10th
Neptune  Neptune
Aries Aries
09' Retrograde
8th
Pluto  Pluto
Aquarius Aquarius
00' Retrograde
6th
Chiron  Chiron
Taurus Taurus
51' Retrograde
9th
Node  Node
Pisces Pisces
33' Retrograde
7th
Lilith  Lilith
Sagittarius Sagittarius
25° 49'
5th
AC  Ascendant
Leo Leo
16° 13'
-
MC  Midheaven
Taurus Taurus
45'
-

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
  • Jupiter in Leo (8°36′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (4°00′)
  • Midheaven in Taurus (6°45′)
astrolis.com T-Square
  • Neptune in Aries (4°09′)
  • Venus in Libra (1°37′)
  • Mars in Gemini (28°02′)
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 (4°09′)
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°13′)
  • Venus in Libra (1°37′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (4°00′)
astrolis.com Kite
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°13′)
  • Mercury in Cancer (28°04′)
  • Venus in Libra (1°37′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (4°00′)
astrolis.com Kite
  • Uranus in Gemini (5°13′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (8°36′)
  • Venus in Libra (1°37′)
  • Pluto in Aquarius (4°00′)
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 AC
  • Ascendant in Leo (16°13′)
  • Sun in Leo (15°53′)
  • Jupiter in Leo (8°36′)

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.
Third Quarter
The Moon is in its Third Quarter phase, with an illumination of 24.51%. 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 August 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM EDT and the next Full Moon is on August 28, 2026 at 12:19 AM EDT.

Gemini
The Moon is transiting through Gemini at 16°48'. When the Moon is in Gemini, emotions are more playful and curious. People feel like talking, learning new things, and connecting with others through conversation.

Moon Distance
The Moon is 365,931.0 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 -11.22. 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 0.27° (or 16.36 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
16° 13'
2nd
Virgo  Virgo
46'
3rd
Libra  Libra
17'
4th (IC)
Scorpio  Scorpio
45'
5th
Sagittarius  Sagittarius
12° 46'
6th
Capricorn  Capricorn
16° 50'
7th (DC)
Aquarius  Aquarius
16° 13'
8th
Pisces  Pisces
46'
9th
Aries  Aries
17'
10th (MC)
Taurus  Taurus
45'
11th
Gemini  Gemini
12° 46'
12th
Cancer  Cancer
16° 50'

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

Major Aspects

Sun Sextile Moon  Sun Sextile Moon  (0°54′)
Sun Trine Saturn  Sun Trine Saturn  (1°16′)
Sun Conjunct AC  Sun Conjunct Ascendant  (0°20′)
Moon Sextile Saturn  Moon Sextile Saturn  (2°11′)
Moon Sextile AC  Moon Sextile Ascendant  (0°34′)
Mercury Sextile Venus  Mercury Sextile Venus  (3°33′)
Mercury Opposite Pluto  Mercury Opposite Pluto  (5°56′)
Mercury Square Chiron  Mercury Square Chiron  (2°47′)
Venus Square Mars  Venus Square Mars  (3°34′)
Venus Trine Uranus  Venus Trine Uranus  (3°36′)
Venus Opposite Neptune  Venus Opposite Neptune  (2°31′)
Venus Trine Pluto  Venus Trine Pluto  (2°22′)
Mars Sextile Chiron  Mars Sextile Chiron  (2°48′)
Jupiter Sextile Uranus  Jupiter Sextile Uranus  (3°22′)
Jupiter Trine Neptune  Jupiter Trine Neptune  (4°27′)
Jupiter Opposite Pluto  Jupiter Opposite Pluto  (4°35′)
Jupiter Square MC  Jupiter Square Midheaven  (1°50′)
Saturn Trine AC  Saturn Trine Ascendant  (1°36′)
Uranus Sextile Neptune  Uranus Sextile Neptune  (1°04′)
Uranus Trine Pluto  Uranus Trine Pluto  (1°13′)
Neptune Sextile Pluto  Neptune Sextile Pluto  (0°09′)
Pluto Square Chiron  Pluto Square Chiron  (3°08′)
Pluto Square MC  Pluto Square Midheaven  (2°45′)
Node Trine Mars  Node Trine Mars  (2°30′)
Node Square Uranus  Node Square Uranus  (4°40′)
Node Sextile Chiron  Node Sextile Chiron  (0°18′)
Lilith Square Venus  Lilith Square Venus  (5°47′)
Lilith Opposite Mars  Lilith Opposite Mars  (2°13′)

Minor Aspects

Sun Semisquare Venus  Sun Semisquare Venus (0°43′)
Moon Sesquiquadrate Pluto  Moon Sesquiquadrate Pluto (2°12′)
Moon Semisquare Chiron  Moon Semisquare Chiron (0°56′)
Mercury Semisextile Mars  Mercury Semisextile Mars (0°01′)
Venus Quincunx Chiron  Venus Quincunx Chiron (0°46′)
Venus Semisquare AC  Venus Semisquare Ascendant (0°24′)
Uranus Semisextile MC  Uranus Semisextile Midheaven (1°31′)
Node Quincunx Venus  Node Quincunx Venus (1°04′)
Node Semisquare Saturn  Node Semisquare Saturn (0°56′)

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°