October 6, 2026 · 12:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME

Today’s Sky

A snapshot of the planets. A clearer view of what’s behind your reading.

01 / ASTRONOMICAL CALCULATION

Planetary positions

Apparent geocentric positions in the tropical zodiac, calculated for noon in New York.

Body	Zodiac sign	Degree	Longitude
Sun	Libra	13.42°	193.42°
Moon	Leo	23.78°	143.78°
Mercury	Scorpio	7.82°	217.82°
Venus	Scorpio	8.26°	218.26°
Mars	Leo	4.96°	124.96°
Jupiter	Leo	20.58°	140.58°
Saturn	Aries	11.13°	11.13°

Reference instant: 2026-10-06 16:00:00 UTC. Positions use Astronomy Engine. Signs divide the tropical ecliptic into 30° segments; they are not the irregular astronomical constellations.

02 / ASTROLOGICAL CONVENTION

Major aspects

Geometric relationships, selected using traditional astrology angles and orb tolerances.

Sun opposition Saturn180° aspect · 2.29° orb

Moon conjunction Jupiter0° aspect · 3.20° orb

Mercury conjunction Venus0° aspect · 0.45° orb

Mercury square Mars90° aspect · 2.86° orb

Venus square Mars90° aspect · 3.31° orb

Orb limits: conjunction 8°, sextile 4°, square 6°, trine 6°, opposition 8°. “Orb” is the distance from the exact aspect angle.

One sky. Two different ways of looking.

Astronomical positions are calculated from planetary data. Astrological interpretations are based on traditional Western astrology; they are not scientifically validated predictions.

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