Sky on October 5, 2026: Moon in Leo, transits of the day
Author: Viktor Balakirev · Published
· All times are UTC
The Moon
Moon in Leo · Waning crescent · 30% illuminated (at 08:00 UTC)
Events of the day (UTC)
- Moon trine Neptune
- Moon opposition Pluto
- Moon conjunction Mars
- Moon sextile Uranus
- Moon square Mercury
- Moon square Venus
- Moon trine Saturn
- Sun sextile Moon
The main event of the sky
Today is a quiet day in the sky, with no stations, ingresses, or exact slow-planet aspects. The main event is the Moon in Leo, moving through a series of fast aspects that shape the mood from morning to night. The backdrop includes several separating aspects—Sun opposite Saturn, Mars sextile Uranus, Mars trine Neptune, Mars opposite Pluto, and Neptune sextile Pluto—which add a subtle, lingering influence from recent weeks.
The Moon and the mood of the day
The Moon spends the day in Leo, in a waning crescent phase at 30% illumination. According to Vronsky, the Moon in Leo makes people active, optimistic, and sensitive to attention and compliments. There is a tendency to see things in a rosy light, with a strong pull toward pleasure, celebration, and flirtation. This is a good time for rest and entertainment, as organizational skills and a desire for action are heightened. The mind works well, ideas are easily grasped, and people are inclined to be dynamic and noble in their contacts.
Aspects of the day
Several exact Moon aspects occur throughout the day:
- • 03:37: Moon trine Neptune
- • 04:13: Moon opposite Pluto
- • 06:01: Moon conjunct Mars
- • 08:15: Moon sextile Uranus
- • 09:43: Moon square Mercury
- • 13:19: Moon square Venus
- • 18:11: Moon trine Saturn
- • 20:38: Sun sextile Moon
These aspects bring a mix of inspiration, intensity, assertiveness, sudden insights, mental tension, social friction, and eventual grounding. The Sun sextile Moon in the evening offers a moment of balance.
How to live the day
Use the morning for creative or playful activities, as the Moon in Leo supports optimism and a desire to shine. The afternoon trine to Saturn helps stabilize and focus. The evening Sun sextile Moon is a good time for calm connection with others. Approach colleagues and superiors with respect and courtesy, as Vronsky notes that this works well under a Leo Moon.
Planet positions at 12:00 UTC
| Planet | Sign | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Libra | 12°16′ |
| Moon | Leo | 7°37′ |
| Mercury | Scorpio | 6°24′ |
| Venus | Scorpio | 8°23′R |
| Mars | Leo | 4°17′ |
| Jupiter | Leo | 20°22′ |
| Saturn | Aries | 11°13′R |
| Uranus | Gemini | 5°26′R |
| Neptune | Aries | 2°44′R |
| Pluto | Aquarius | 3°05′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
- Venus — retrograde from October 3 to November 14
- Ahead: Mercury retrograde from October 24 to November 13
Backdrop of the day
- Sun opposition Saturn — separating, orb 1°
- Mercury conjunction Venus — applying, orb 2°
- Mars sextile Uranus — applying, orb 1.2°
- Mars trine Neptune — separating, orb 1.6°
- Mars opposition Pluto — separating, orb 1.2°
- Neptune sextile Pluto — separating, orb 0.4°
- Next: New Moon — October 10, UTC, in Libra
- Next: Full Moon — October 26, UTC, in Taurus
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.