Sky Today
Where Are the Planets Right Now?
Every planet's sign and exact degree, recalculated continuously, with the dates each one entered its sign and will leave it.
Quick Answer
As of October 9, 2026 at 04:28 UTC, the Sun is in Libra, the Moon is in Virgo (Waning Crescent), Mercury is in Scorpio, Venus is in Scorpio, and Mars is in Leo. Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are retrograde.
Computed October 9, 2026 at 04:28 UTC. This page regenerates every 15 minutes and updates live while open.
Planetary Positions Today
Tropical zodiac, geocentric. Times show in your time zone once the page loads; the underlying data is UTC.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 15°54'14" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Moon | 27°56'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 10°42'54" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 7°48'12" Scorpio | Retrograde | into Libra | |
| Mars | 6°23'24" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Jupiter | 21°00'26" Leo | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 10°55'58" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 5°21'49" Gemini | Retrograde | into Cancer | |
| Neptune | 2°38'31" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Pluto | 3°04'47" Aquarius | Retrograde | into Pisces | |
| North Node | 27°16'46" Aquarius | Direct | into Capricorn |
Positions as of .
The Moon Today
Waning Crescent in Virgo
27°56' Virgo, 3% illuminated
- Void of course
- Yes, until (enters Libra)
- Next sign
- Libra,
- Next New Moon
- Moon age
- 28 days since the New Moon
Retrograde Now
- Venus retrogradeTurns direct at 22°51' Libra
- Saturn retrogradeTurns direct at 7°55' Aries
- Uranus retrogradeTurns direct at 1°40' Gemini
- Neptune retrogradeTurns direct at 1°36' Aries
- Pluto retrogradeTurns direct at 3°04' Aquarius
The Next 30 Days in the Sky
Sign changes, retrograde stations, Moon phases, eclipses and exact aspects between the planets.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon in Libra | 17°21' Libra | |
| Venus square Mars | What you want and how you go after it pull apart. Sparks fly in flirting and in fights. | |
| The Sun sextile Jupiter | A generous, lucky-feeling stretch. Ask, offer and say yes more often. | |
| Mars trine Saturn | Disciplined effort. Good for hard jobs that need stamina and control. | |
| First Quarter Moon in Capricorn | 25°18' Capricorn | |
| Venus square Pluto | Possessiveness and power plays in love or money. | |
| The Sun enters Scorpio | Leaves Libra | |
| The Sun conjunct Venus | Affection and self-regard meet. Pleasure, beauty and making peace come easier than usual. | |
| Mercury stations retrograde | 20°58' Scorpio | |
| Venus re-enters Libra (retrograde) | Leaves Scorpio | |
| Full Moon in Taurus | 2°46' Taurus | |
| The Sun square Pluto | Pressure from people who want control, and power struggles that are hard to walk away from. | |
| Mercury square Mars | Short fuses in conversation. Words land harder than intended. | |
| Last Quarter Moon in Leo | 9°26' Leo | |
| Venus sextile Jupiter | Social ease and good feeling. Good for celebrations and asking favors. | |
| The Sun conjunct Mercury | Mind and purpose line up. A good day to notice what you actually think and say it plainly. |
Aspects in Effect Now
Planet pairs within three degrees of an exact aspect. Applying aspects are still tightening.
- Neptune sextile Pluto0.44 degree orb, separating
- Mars sextile Uranus1.03 degree orb, separating
- Venus square Mars1.41 degree orb, applying
- Uranus trine Pluto2.28 degree orb, applying
- Uranus sextile Neptune2.72 degree orb, separating
- Mercury conjunct Venus2.91 degree orb, separating
Today's Planets for Each Sign
Where the personal planets fall for each Sun or rising sign, using whole-sign houses. Read your rising sign for the most precise picture.
| Your Sign | Sun | Moon | Mercury | Venus | Mars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | 7th house partnerships | 6th house work and health | 8th house intimacy and shared resources | 8th house intimacy and shared resources | 5th house romance and creativity |
| Taurus | 6th house work and health | 5th house romance and creativity | 7th house partnerships | 7th house partnerships | 4th house home and family |
| Gemini | 5th house romance and creativity | 4th house home and family | 6th house work and health | 6th house work and health | 3rd house communication and siblings |
| Cancer | 4th house home and family | 3rd house communication and siblings | 5th house romance and creativity | 5th house romance and creativity | 2nd house money and values |
| Leo | 3rd house communication and siblings | 2nd house money and values | 4th house home and family | 4th house home and family | 1st house self and appearance |
| Virgo | 2nd house money and values | 1st house self and appearance | 3rd house communication and siblings | 3rd house communication and siblings | 12th house rest and solitude |
| Libra | 1st house self and appearance | 12th house rest and solitude | 2nd house money and values | 2nd house money and values | 11th house friends and community |
| Scorpio | 12th house rest and solitude | 11th house friends and community | 1st house self and appearance | 1st house self and appearance | 10th house career and reputation |
| Sagittarius | 11th house friends and community | 10th house career and reputation | 12th house rest and solitude | 12th house rest and solitude | 9th house travel and beliefs |
| Capricorn | 10th house career and reputation | 9th house travel and beliefs | 11th house friends and community | 11th house friends and community | 8th house intimacy and shared resources |
| Aquarius | 9th house travel and beliefs | 8th house intimacy and shared resources | 10th house career and reputation | 10th house career and reputation | 7th house partnerships |
| Pisces | 8th house intimacy and shared resources | 7th house partnerships | 9th house travel and beliefs | 9th house travel and beliefs | 6th house work and health |
Look Up the Sky on Any Date
Find where every planet was on a birthday, an anniversary or any day from 1900 to 2100.
Or browse a full year: Astrology Calendar 2026, 2027
How These Positions Are Calculated
Positions are geocentric and tropical: apparent longitudes on the true ecliptic and equinox of date, corrected for light time and aberration. They are computed with the open-source Astronomy Engine library (VSOP87 planetary theory) and agree with the Swiss Ephemeris to within about one arcminute. The North Node is the mean node. Times are given in UTC and US Eastern time.
Each sign change and station is solved to the second, not sampled once a day, so the dates hold up when you check them against a professional ephemeris. Read more in our methodology.
Each Planet Today
Questions About the Current Sky
Where Are the Planets Right Now?
As of October 9, 2026 at 04:28 UTC, the Sun is in Libra, the Moon is in Virgo (Waning Crescent), Mercury is in Scorpio, Venus is in Scorpio, and Mars is in Leo. The table on this page lists every planet's exact degree, its motion, and the dates it entered and will leave its sign.
What Planets Are Retrograde Right Now?
5 planets are retrograde as of October 9, 2026 at 04:28 UTC: Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Venus turns direct on November 14, 2026, Saturn turns direct on December 10, 2026, Uranus turns direct on February 8, 2027, Neptune turns direct on December 12, 2026, Pluto turns direct on October 16, 2026.
Is Mercury Retrograde Right Now?
No. Mercury is direct as of October 9, 2026 at 04:28 UTC. The next Mercury retrograde runs from October 24, 2026 to November 13, 2026.
What Sign Is the Moon in Today?
The Moon is in Virgo at 27°56' Virgo as of October 9, 2026 at 04:28 UTC, in a Waning Crescent phase that is 3% illuminated. The Moon is void of course until it enters Libra on October 9, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET (08:10 UTC). The next New Moon is on October 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM ET (15:50 UTC).
How Are These Planetary Positions Calculated?
Positions are geocentric and tropical: apparent longitudes on the true ecliptic and equinox of date, corrected for light time and aberration. They are computed with the open-source Astronomy Engine library (VSOP87 planetary theory) and agree with the Swiss Ephemeris to within about one arcminute. The North Node is the mean node. Times are given in UTC and US Eastern time.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Date for the Same Planetary Change?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
Is the Current Sky the Same as My Birth Chart?
No. The current sky is the same for everyone, while a birth chart freezes the sky at your exact birth time and place. Comparing the two (transits) shows which parts of your chart are being activated. Selfgazer's free birth chart does that comparison for you.
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