ASTRAL·READ

Sky on September 23, 2026: Moon in Aquarius, transits of the day

Author: · Published

· All times are UTC

The Moon

Moon in Aquarius · Waxing gibbous · 88% illuminated (at 08:00 UTC)

  • Void-of-course Moon: — , then Pisces

Events of the day (UTC)

  • Sun enters Libra
  • Moon opposition Jupiter
  • Moon trine Mercury

The main event of the sky

Today at 00:05 UTC, the Sun moves from Virgo into Libra, marking the autumn equinox in the northern hemisphere. This ingress shifts the daily focus toward balance, fairness, and relationships. According to Vronsky, the Sun in Libra is a good period for easing disagreements between people, as the need for peace and harmony grows. It also strengthens one's authority and prestige among professionals, offering a chance to gain popularity or recognition in a certain circle.

The Moon and the mood of the day

The Moon spends the morning and most of the day in Aquarius, in a waxing gibbous phase at 88% illumination. Vronsky notes that the Moon in Aquarius makes people more sensitive and nervous, with a subconscious desire for freedom and change. Routine work may not go well, and everyday decisions feel harder to make. Instead, new, interesting, or unusual things attract attention. This is a good time for scientific work or inventiveness, but one must realistically assess their chances and not let imagination take over. The Moon goes void of course from 08:18 UTC until September 24 at 03:23 UTC, when it enters Pisces.

Aspects of the day

Two exact aspects occur today. At 04:47 UTC, the Moon opposes Jupiter, which can amplify the desire for expansion and excess. At 08:18 UTC, the Moon trines Mercury, supporting clear thinking and communication. The backdrop includes a separating Mercury sextile Jupiter and a separating Neptune sextile Pluto, adding a subtle tone of optimism and long-term vision.

How to live the day

With the Sun entering Libra, focus on diplomacy and cooperation in your interactions. Avoid rushing into arguments; instead, seek common ground. Use the morning for creative or intellectual work, but keep expectations realistic. The evening is best for light socializing or reflection, not for pushing through routine tasks.

Planet positions at 12:00 UTC

PlanetSignDegree
SunLibra0°29′
MoonAquarius21°54′
MercuryLibra20°12′
VenusScorpio6°44′
MarsCancer27°15′
JupiterLeo18°12′
SaturnAries12°09′R
UranusGemini5°37′R
NeptuneAries3°04′R
PlutoAquarius3°11′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

  • Mercury sextile Jupiter — separating, orb 2°
  • 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»

Positions and event times are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.

Sky on September 23, 2026: Moon in Aquarius, transits of the day — AstralRead