Sky on September 11, 2026: New Moon in Virgo, transits of the day
Author: Viktor Balakirev · Published
· All times are UTC
The Moon
Moon in Virgo · New Moon · 0% illuminated (at 08:00 UTC)
- — the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra
- Void-of-course Moon: — , then Libra
Events of the day (UTC)
The main event of the sky
Today's central event is the New Moon in Virgo, exact at 03:27 UTC. This marks the start of a fresh lunar cycle with a strong, practical, and detail-oriented tone. The Moon is in Virgo all morning until 23:51 UTC, when it moves into Libra. This shift from meticulous Virgo to relationship-focused Libra changes the evening's atmosphere.
The Moon and the mood of the day
The morning Moon in Virgo, according to Vronsky, makes people critical, nervous, and even quarrelsome. The willingness to enjoy pleasures gives way to businesslike efficiency. Daydreaming is replaced by concentration, a desire to put things in order, and a need to gather new information and organize it. The slightest carelessness or inaccuracy can irritate. The ability to generalize weakens, and there is a risk of getting lost in details. Objective facts stand out more. Auditors and inspectors become more picky and pedantic. The urge to interfere in others' affairs with good intentions and a desire to help grows. The Moon is void of course from 05:52 UTC until 23:51 UTC, so after the New Moon, the morning hours are best for routine tasks rather than starting new initiatives. At 23:51, the Moon enters Libra, bringing a more diplomatic and balanced mood.
Aspects of the day
The New Moon at 03:27 UTC is a Sun-Moon conjunction in Virgo, setting the practical, analytical tone. The backdrop includes a Sun-Mars sextile (applying), a Mercury-Pluto trine (applying), a Jupiter-Saturn trine (separating), and a Neptune-Pluto sextile (applying). These aspects support clear thinking, deep conversations, and a sense of steady progress on long-term goals.
How to live the day
Use the Virgo New Moon to set practical, health-related, or organizational intentions. Focus on sorting details, cleaning up, and planning. Be aware of the tendency to be overly critical of yourself and others; according to Vronsky, this is not the best time for romantic relationships because a partner's mistakes stand out more sharply, leading to mutual reproaches. Also pay attention to diet, as increased nervousness can cause digestive issues. The void-of-course Moon from 05:52 to 23:51 means the afternoon is ideal for reflection, routine, and tying up loose ends rather than launching new projects. As evening approaches, the Moon's shift into Libra invites a more cooperative and fair-minded approach.
Planet positions at 12:00 UTC
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Virgo | 18°46′ |
| Moon | Virgo | 23°18′ |
| Mercury | Libra | 1°22′ |
| Venus | Scorpio | 0°44′ |
| Mars | Cancer | 19°58′ |
| Jupiter | Leo | 15°51′ |
| Saturn | Aries | 13°01′R |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5°41′R |
| Neptune | Aries | 3°23′R |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3°20′R |
Retrograde planets
- Pluto — retrograde from May 6 to October 16
- Neptune — retrograde from July 7 to December 12
- Saturn — retrograde from July 26 to December 10
- Uranus — retrograde from September 10 to February 8
- Ahead: Venus retrograde from October 3 to November 14
Backdrop of the day
- Sun sextile Mars — applying, orb 1.2°
- Mercury trine Pluto — applying, orb 2°
- Jupiter trine Saturn — separating, orb 2.8°
- Neptune sextile Pluto — applying, orb 0.1°
- Next: Full Moon — September 26, UTC, in Aries
- Next: New Moon — October 10, UTC, in Libra
How does this sky touch you personally?
The sky is the same for everyone; the houses and aspects are yours alone. Personal transits show where these events fall in your chart.
- Вронский — Вронский, т.10 «Транзитология I»
Positions and event times are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.