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Sky on September 21, 2026: Moon in Capricorn and Aquarius, transits of the day

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The Moon

Moon in Capricorn · Waxing gibbous · 73% illuminated (at 08:00 UTC)

  • — the Moon moves from Capricorn into Aquarius
  • Void-of-course Moon: — , then Aquarius

Events of the day (UTC)

  • Moon opposition Mars
  • Sun trine Moon
  • Moon enters Aquarius
  • Mercury sextile Jupiter
  • Moon sextile Neptune
  • Moon conjunction Pluto

The main event of the sky

The day is marked by a shift in the Moon's focus. Until 17:14 UTC, the Moon is in Capricorn, then it moves into Aquarius. This ingress into Aquarius sets a tone of curiosity and a desire for novelty for the evening hours. Additionally, a Mercury sextile Jupiter at 22:50 UTC offers a pleasant mental boost, making communication and planning feel more expansive.

The Moon and the mood of the day

During the morning and early afternoon, while the Moon is in Capricorn, the mood is practical and disciplined. However, the Moon is void of course from 14:31 to 17:14 UTC, a period when starting new ventures or making firm decisions is less effective. After 17:14, the Moon in Aquarius, according to Vronsky, makes people more sensitive and nervous, with a subconscious desire for freedom and change. Routine work may feel difficult, while new, interesting, or unusual activities become more appealing. This is a good time for scientific work or inventing, but Vronsky advises to evaluate chances realistically and think before speaking, as imagination can take over.

Aspects of the day

  • • At 09:16 UTC, the Moon opposes Mars, which can stir up tension between emotional needs and assertive actions.
  • • At 14:31 UTC, the Sun trines the Moon, bringing a moment of harmony between will and feelings, just before the Moon goes void.
  • • In the evening, at 22:50 UTC, Mercury sextiles Jupiter. According to Hand, Jupiter transits are usually pleasant and beneficial, making communication and learning flow more easily.
  • • Later, at 23:35 UTC, the Moon conjuncts Pluto, adding depth and intensity to emotions, with a potential for uncovering hidden truths.

How to live the day

Use the morning for focused, practical tasks while the Moon is in Capricorn. During the void-of-course period (14:31 to 17:14), avoid starting important projects or making major commitments. The Mercury-Jupiter aspect in the evening is ideal for planning, learning, or having a conversation that broadens your perspective. Be mindful of the Moon-Pluto conjunction late at night—it may bring intense insights, so allow time for reflection rather than impulsive reactions.

Planet positions at 12:00 UTC

PlanetSignDegree
SunVirgo28°31′
MoonCapricorn27°21′
MercuryLibra17°14′
VenusScorpio6°00′
MarsCancer26°03′
JupiterLeo17°49′
SaturnAries12°18′R
UranusGemini5°38′R
NeptuneAries3°07′R
PlutoAquarius3°12′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

  • Neptune sextile Pluto — separating, 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.

Sources
  • Вронский — Вронский, т.10 «Транзитология I»
  • Robert Hand — Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living

Positions and event times are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.

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