The Venusian Phoenix | autistic-adhder gremlin astrologer | she/they
I practice astronomical astrology, which is astrology based on the astronomy of the real moving sky. Astronomy & astrology are both special interests from childhood. (this is my side blog)
I practice Astronomical Astrology, which is a system of astrology directly based on the astronomy of the real sky.
what is astronomical astrology?
astronomical astrology resources
astronomical astrology definitions
This is important because Tropical Astrology is a fixed, man-made calendar that stopped aligning with the real sky over 2,000 years old.
A myth of Tropical Astrology is that each zodiac constellation takes up an even 30º of the Ecliptic (Sun's orbit) – this is false. The constellation take up varying degrees of the Ecliptic.
Constellations' degrees of the Ecliptic
In tropical astrology, Moon is 20º ahead of what it really is in the real sky.
The Celestial Bodies + their domains
Astronomy of 2025
Zodiac Solar Seasons of 2026
Astronomy of 2026: Part 1: January - May 2026
I have been studying astrology and natal charts for over 10 years and practicing astronomical astrology and manually calculating natal charts myself for 5 years.
00:00 EDT June 23 2026 | Lagoon Nebula (M8) is well placed
Around midnight, The Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) is well placed in the night sky, reaching its highest point in the sky. M8 will have a magnitude of 5.8 and is positioned in the constellation of Sagittarius.
The Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) is well placed in the night sky in Sagittarius.
00:00 EDT June 24 2026 | NGC 6541 (Caldwell 78) is well placed
Around midnight, the globular cluster NGC 6541 (Caldwell 78) is well placed in the night sky, reaching its highest point in the sky.
NGC 6541 will have a magnitude of 6.6 and is positioned in the constellation of Corona Australis.
NGC 6541 is well placed in the night sky in the astronomical boundaries of Corona Australis.
June 25 2026 |Comet 78P/Gehrels passes Perihelion
Making its closest approach to The Sun, Comet 78P/Gehrels passes Perihelion with a distance of separation of 2.00 AU from The Sun. Due to being so close to The Sun, Comet 78P is not visible.
June 27 2026 | June Bootid Meteor Shower 2026
Active between June 22 through July 2 2026, The June Bootid Meteor Shower is expected to produce peak rate activity of meteors June 27. This occurs in the constellation of Bootes.
03:10 EDT June 28 2026 | Moon at Apogee
Moon is at Apogee with a distance of separation of 406,000km from The Earth. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Earth. During this time, Moon appears slightly smaller because it is physically further away in the sky. This occurs the day before the Full Moon. This occurs with Moon in Ophiuchus' astronomical boundaries. Moon has an RA of 17h03m56.2s and a declination of 28°29'10.4"S.
Moon at Apogee in Ophiuchus astronomical boundaries.
00:00 EDT June 29 2026 | NGC 6633 is well placed
Around midnight, the open star cluster NGC 6633 is well placed in the night sky, reaching its highest point in the sky. NGC 6633 will have a magnitude of 4.6 and is positioned in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Open star cluster NGC 6633 is well placed in the night sky in Ophiuchus.
19:56 EDT June 29 2026 | Full Moon (Moon at Solar Opposition)
Moon enters its Full Moon phase. This is when the side of Moon facing Earth is fully illuminated. This occurs because The Sun and Moon are at Opposition, 180° apart along the Ecliptic. Moon is positioned in the constellation of Sagittarius with an RA of 18h40m08.3s and a declination of 27°45'24.6"S. The Sun is positioned in the constellation of Gemini with an RA of 06h35m54.0s and a declination of 23°10'47.0"N.
The day before the Full Moon, Moon was at Apogee meaning at during this Full Moon, Moon appears slightly smaller because it is further away physically.
(Moon at Solar Opposition) Full Moon in Sagittarius, and The Sun in Gemini.
00:27 EDT June 30 2026 | Moon at Aphelion
Moon is at Aphelion with a distance of separation of 1.0193 AU from The Sun. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Sun. During this time, the distance between The Earth and Moon is 0.0027 AU (405,000km); and the distance between The Earth and The Sun are 1.0166 AU. Moon is in the constellation of Sagittarius with an RA of 18h48m07.6s and a declination of 27°45'16.0"S. The Sun is in the constellation of Gemini with an RA of 06h36m41.1s and a declination of 23°10'04.2"N.
Moon at Aphelion in Sagittarius. The Sun in Gemini.
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I hope this is helpful ! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The red line represents The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
05:34 EDT June 15 2026 | Asteroid 14 Irene at Solar Opposition
Asteroid 14 Irene enters Solar Opposition, in which Irene and The Sun are on Opposite sides of Earth. Irene, Earth, and The Sun will all be in a straight line. Irene is in Ophiuchus with an RA of 17h45m25.4s and a declination of 23°10'49.7"S. The Sun is in Taurus with an RA of 05h35m14.6s and a declination of 23°18'51.3"N.
Irene in Ophiuchus and The Sun in Taurus at (Solar) Opposition.
18:40 EDT June 15 2026 | Mercury at greatest elongation East
Mercury reaches its greatest elongation East, its furthest separation from The Sun. Mercury becomes visible in the evening sky, as it is far enough away from The Sun, typically Mercury is too close to The Sun to be visible. Mercury is in Gemini, while The Sun is in late degrees of Taurus.
Mercury at greatest elongation East in Gemini and The Sun in late degrees of Taurus.
15:33 EDT June 16 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Mercury
Sharing the same RA of 07h27m, Moon and Mercury Conjunct with a distance of separation of 2°20'15.4". This takes place in the constellation of Gemini. Moon has a declination of 25°05'36.1"N. Mercury has a declination of 22°45'20.7"N.
The Conjunction of Moon and Mercury in Gemini.
02:52 EDT June 17 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Jupiter
Sharing the same RA of 07h57m, Moon and Jupiter Conjunct with a distance of separation of 1°39'27.6". Moon and Jupiter are Cusp Gemini and Cancer. Moon has a declination of 22°46'39.1"N. Mercury has a declination of 21°07'11.5"N.
The Conjunction of Moon and Jupiter Cusp Gemini and Cancer.
14:17 -Â 18:43 EDT June 17 2026 | Lunar Occultation of Venus
A Lunar Occultation of Venus occurs in the constellation of Cancer. This is when Moon passes in front of Venus causing it to be blocked from the perspective of Earth. During this period of time, Moon and Venus Conjunct.
Lunar Occultation of Venus (and also conjunction of Venus and Moon) in Cancer.
16:20 EDT June 17 2026 | Conjunction of the Moon and Venus
Sharing the same RA of 08h32m, Moon and Venus Conjunct with a distance of separation of 2'8.8" (just under 3 arc minutes; less than 1°). This occurs in the constellation of Cancer. Venus has a declination of 20°56'52.7"N. Moon has a declination of 20°54'43.9"N. As this Conjunction occurs Moon passing in front of Venus causing a Lunar Occultation of Venus.
The Conjunction of Moon and Venus (also Lunar Occultation of Venus) in Cancer.
20:25 EDT June 17 2026 | Appulse of Moon and M44 (Praesepe)
An appulse (close approach) occurs between Moon and M44 (Praesepe) with a distance of separation of 23'4.5" (just over 23 arcminutes; less than 1°). M44/Praesepe is aka The Beehive Cluster is an open star cluster in the constellation of Cancer. M44 is one of the nearest open star clusters to Earth. This occurs in the constellation of Cancer. Moon has an RA of 08h39m10.4s and a declination of 19°57'29.7"N. Praesepe has an RA of 08h41m54.6s and a declination of 19°34'25.2"N.
Appulse of Moon and M44 (Praesepe) in Cancer.
22:31 EDT June 19 2026 | Conjunction of Venus and M44 (Praesepe)
Sharing the same RA of 08h42m, Venus and M44 (Praesepe) Conjunct with a distance of separation of 41'41.8" (less than 43 arcminutes; less than 1°). M44/Praesepe is aka The Beehive Cluster is an open star cluster in the constellation of Cancer. M44 is one of the nearest open star clusters to Earth. This occurs in the constellation of Cancer. Venus has a declination of 20°16'07.1"N. M44/Praesepe has a declination of 19°34'25.3"N.
Conjunction of Venus and M44 (Praesepe) in Cancer.
04:27 EDT June 21 2026 | June Solstice 2026
The Summer Solstice is the moment in the Earth’s orbital pattern in which the Northern Hemisphere is at its maximum axial tilt, at its greatest inclination towards The Sun at 23º26'. This marks the first day of Summer.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the June Solstice is The Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice in the Southern hemisphere occurs when The Sun is at its northernmost position. During this time, the South Pole is tilted roughly 23º26' away from The Sun. This is when the Southern Hemisphere is furthest from The Sun. This marks the first day of winter.
The Sun is entering the constellation of Gemini.
June Solstice 2026: The Sun entering Gemini.
17:55 EDT June 21 2026 | Moon at First Quarter
Moon enters its First Quarter phase. This is when the side of Moon facing Earth is half illuminated. This occurs because Moon and Earth are 90° apart along The Ecliptic. Moon is in the constellation of Virgo with an RA of 11h59m19.1s and a declination of 03°05'22.1"S. The Sun is in the constellation of Gemini with an RA of 06h02m20.3s and a declination of 23°26'08.7"N.
Moon at First Quarter in Virgo. The Sun entering Gemini.
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image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The red line represents The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
Moon is at Last Quarter phase. This is when a waning phase in which the side of Moon facing Earth is half illuminated. This occurs because The Sun and Moon are 90° apart along The Ecliptic, also known as Square. This occurs with Moon cusping the constellations of Aquarius and Pisces with an RA of 23h13m48.2s and a declination of 04°20'43.1"S. The Sun is positioned in the constellation of Taurus with an RA of 05h06m16.7s and a declination of 22°51'42.8"N.
Moon at Last Quarter cusping Aquarius and Pisces.
The Sun in Taurus.
08:35 EDT June 09 2026 | Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter
Sharing the same RA of 07h51m, Venus and Jupiter Conjunct with a distance of separation of 1°37'57.7". This occurs in the constellation of Gemini. Venus has a declination of 23°02'38.9"N. Jupiter has a declination of 21°24'41.2"N.
The Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter.
16:19 EDT June 09 2026 | Mercury at Dichotomy
Mercury is at Dichotomy. This is when the side of Mercury facing Earth is half illuminated. This occurs in the constellation of Gemini. Mercury has an RA of 06h54m58.0s and a declination of 24°38'38.3"N.
Mercury at Dichotomy in Gemini.
07:41 EDT June 10 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Saturn in Pisces
Sharing the same RA of 00h52m, Moon and Saturn Conjunct with a distance of separation of 5°41'14.7". This occurs in the constellation of Pisces. Moon has a declination of 08°42'02.3"N. Saturn has a declination of 03°00'47.6"N.
The Conjunction of Moon and Saturn in Pisces.
June 10 2026 | Mercury at highest altitude in night sky
Mercury is at its highest altitude in the night sky.
17:16 EDT June 12 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Mars in Aries
Sharing the same RA of 03h03m, Moon and Mars Conjunct with a distance of separation of 5°2'31.2". This occurs in the constellation of Aries. Moon has a declination of 21°53'20.9"N. Mars has a declination of 16°50'49.7"N.
The Conjunction of Moon and Mars in Aries.
09:41 EDT June 13 2026 | Appulse of Moon and Pleiades (M45)
An appulse (close approach) of Moon and The Pleiades (M45) forms with a distance of 37'42" (37 arcminutes; less than 1°). This occurs in the constellation of Taurus. Moon has an RA of 03h50m07.2s and a declination of 24°49'34.4"N. The Pleiades (M45) has an RA of 03h48m33.6s and a declination of 24°11'52.4"N.
Appulse (close approach) of Moon and The Pleiades (M45) in Taurus.
05:56 EDT June 14 2026 | Moon at Perihelion
Moon is at Perihelion with a distance of separation of 1.0133 AU from The Sun. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is closest to The Sun. This occurs with The Sun and Moon in the constellation of Taurus. Moon has an RA of 04h47m55.0s and a declination of 26°37'29.1"N. The Sun has an RA of 05h31m08.7s and a declination of 23°16'14.0"N.
Moon at Perihelion. The Sun and Moon in Taurus.
19:19 EDT June 14 2026 | Moon at Perigee
Moon is at Perigee with a distance of separation of 357,000 km of The Earth. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is closest to The Earth. Moon has an RA of 05h19m14.0s and a declination of 27°21'10.9"N.
Moon at Perigee in Taurus.
22:55 EDT June 14 2026 | Conjunction of Sun and Moon (New Moon)
Sharing the same RA of 05h32m, The Sun and Moon Conjunct with a distance of separation of 3°49'20.5". This is the New Moon, in which the Moon "disappears" from the night sky because of how close it is to The Sun. This occurs in the constellation of Taurus. The Sun has a declination of 23°18'08.6"N. Moon has an declination of 27°07'29.1"N.
The Conjunction of The Sun and Moon (New Moon) in Taurus.
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I hope this is helpful ! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
Moon is at Apogee with a distance of 406,000Â km from The Earth. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Earth. This occurs with Moon in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Moon at Apogee in Ophiuchus.
18:26 EDT June 01 2026 | Moon at Aphelion
Moon is at Aphelion with a distance of 1.0166Â AUÂ from The Sun. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Sun. This occurs with Moon in the constellation of Sagittarius.
Moon at Aphelion in Sagittarius.
00:00 EDT June 05 2026 | Venus at highest altitude in night sky
Around midnight, Venus reaches its highest altitude in the night sky. This occurs with Venus in the constellation of Gemini.
Venus at highest altitude in the night sky in the constellation of Gemini.
I hope this is helpful ! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The red line represents The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
Mercury is at Perihelion with a distance of separation of 0.31 AU from The Sun. This is the point in Mercury's orbit in which it is closest to The Sun. This occurs in the constellation of Taurus. Mercury has an RA of 03h59m42.5s and a declination of 21°23'11.0"N. The Sun has an RA of 03h40m56.0s and a declination of 19°36'02.4"N.
Mercury at Perihelion in Taurus. The Sun in Taurus.
 21:50 EDT May 18 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Venus
Venus and Moon Conjunct with a distance of 2°21'51.5". This occurs in with Venus and Moon in Orion. Moon has an RA of 06h00m and a declination of 27°24'03.8"N. Venus has an RA of 06h00m and a declination of 25°02'12.3"N.
Conjunction of Venus and Moon in Orion.
08:37 EDT May 20 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Jupiter
Moon and Jupiter Conjunct with a distance of separation of 2°17'47.1". This occurs with Moon and Jupiter in the constellation of Gemini. Moon has an RA of 07h36m and a declination of 24°20'18.1"N. Jupiter has an RA of 07h36m and a declination of 22°02'31.0"N.
Conjunction of Moon and Jupiter in Gemini.
12:00 EDT May 21 2026 | Appulse of Moon and M44 (Praesepe)
An appulse (close approach) forms between Moon and M44 (Praesepe) with a distance of 20'0.2" (20 arcminutes; this is less than 1°). This occurs in the constellation of Cancer. Moon has an RA of 08h46m34.3s and a declination of 19°54'25.1"N. M44 has an RA of 08h41m54.8s and a declination of 19°34'24.9"N.
Appulse of Moon and M44 in Cancer.
10:17 EDT May 22 2026 | Uranus at Solar Conjunction
The Sun and Uranus Conjunct with a distance of separation of 9'20.5" (9 arcminutes. Less than 1°). This occurs in the constellation of Taurus. The Sun has an RA of 03h57m35.2s and a declination of 20°27'41.0"N. Uranus has an RA of 03h57m44.1s and a declination of 20°18'20.5"N.
Uranus at Solar Conjunction in Taurus. (Uranus is so close to The Sun it cannot be seen)
07:11 EDT May 23 2026 | Moon at First Quarter
Moon enters its First Quarter phase in the constellation of Leo. This occurs because Moon and The Sun are at 90° apart, also known as Square. Moon has an RA of 10h17m08.9s and a declination of 10°05'54.2"N. The Sun has an RA of 04h01m05.6s and a declination of 20°37'41.8"N.
Moon at First Quarter in Leo. The Sun in Taurus.
 19:58 EDT May 28 2026 | Asteroid 29 Amphitrite at Solar Opposition
Asteroid 29 Amphitrite is at Solar Opposition in the constellation of Scorpius. The Sun is in the constellation of Taurus. Amphitrite has an RA of 16h19m49.0s and a declination of 30°43'08.0"N. The Sun has an RA of 04h23m29.2s and a declination of 21°35'05.6"N.
Asteroid 29 Amphitrite at Solar Opposition. The Sun in Taurus.
04:45 EDT May 31 2026 | Blue Moon (Full Moon)
Moon enters its Full Moon phase. This is when The Sun and Moon are at Opposition. This is called a Blue Moon, meaning it is the second Full Moon of the month. It's uncommon for 2 Full Moon to occur in 1 month. (This is where the phase, "Once in a Blue Moon" comes from). This occurs with Full Moon in the constellation of Scorpius, and The Sun in the constellation of Taurus. Full Moon has an RA of 16h27m33.0s and a declination of 27°33'45.7"S. The Sun has an RA of 04h33m09.3s and a declination of 21°56'09.2"N.
Moon at Solar Opposition. Full Moon in Scorpius. The Sun in Taurus.
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I hope this is helpful! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The Red line represent The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The Green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
17:58 EDT May 13 | Conjunction of Moon and Saturn in Pisces
Sharing the same RA of 00h40m, Moon and Saturn Conjunct with a distance of separation of 05°02'23.4". This occurs in the constellation of Pisces with Moon passing North of Saturn. Moon has a declination of 07°11'02.7"N. Saturn has a declination of 02°08'39.3"N.
Conjunction of Moon and Saturn in Pisces.
10:30 EDT May 14 2026 | Mercury at Solar Conjunction in Taurus
Sharing the same RA of 03h25m, Mercury is at Solar Conjunction with a distance of 8'49.5" (less than 9 arcminutes, this is significantly less than 1°, which is 60 arcminutes). This occurs as The Sun and Mercury are entering Taurus. Mercury has a declination of 18°52'14.4"N. The Sun has a declination of 18°43'24.9"N.
Mercury is at Solar Conjunction entering Taurus. Mercury cannot be seen because it's so close to The Sun.
20:45 EDT May 14 2026 | Conjunction of Moon and Mars
Sharing the same RA of 01h40m, Moon and Mars Conjunct with a distance of separation of 04°24'09.5". This occurs in the constellation of Pisces with Moon passing North of Mars. Moon has a declination of 14°05'51.6"N. Mars has a declination of 09°41'42.1"N.
Conjunction of Moon and Mercury in Pisces.
21:06 EDT May 14 2026 | Moon at Perihelion
Moon is at Perihelion with a distance of separation of 1.0086 AU from The Sun. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is closest to The Sun. During this time, the distance between The Earth and The Sun is 1.0108 AU. Also at this time, the distance between The Earth and Moon is 0.0024 AU (363,000km). Moon is in Pisces with an RA of 01h40m22.4s and a declination of 14°10'23.8"N. The Sun is in Taurus with an RA of 03h27m27.7s and a declination of 18°49'41.3"N.
Moon in Pisces at Perihelion. The Sun in Taurus
22:31 EDT May 14 2026 | Ceres at Solar Conjunction
Sharing the same RA of 03h30m, the dwarf planet Ceres Conjuncts The Sun with a distance of separation of 03°25'07.3". This occurs in Taurus. The Sun has a declination of 18°50'30.9"N. Ceres has a declination of 15°25'23.6"N.
Ceres at Solar Conjunction in Taurus.
23:01 EDT May 14 2026 | Venus at Perihelion
Venus is at Perihelion with a distance of separation of 0.72 AU from the Sun. This is the point in Venus' orbit in which it is closest to The Sun. This occurs with Venus in the late degrees of Taurus and The Sun entering Taurus. Venus has an RA of 05h39m19.0s and declination of 24°49'09.1"N. The Sun has an RA of 03h27m46.7s and a declination of 18°50'48.2"N.
Venus at Perihelion in Taurus. The Sun in Taurus.
16:02 EDT May 16 2026 | Conjunction of Sun & Moon (New Moon)
The Sun and Moon Conjunct with a distance of separation of 4°27'7.8". This is also known as The New Moon. This occurs when Moon is closest to The Sun, so close that it doesn't reflect The Sun's light, and instead "disappears" from the sky. This occurs in the constellation of Taurus. The Sun has an RA of 03h34m33.0s and a declination of 19°14'39.2"N. Moon has an RA of 03h27m19.9s and a declination of 23°41'47.0"N.
The Conjunction The Sun and Moon (New Moon) in Taurus.
 09:43 EDT May 17 2026 | Moon at Perigee
Moon is at Perigee with a distance of separation of 358,000 km from The Earth. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is closest to The Earth. Moon is positioned in the constellation of Taurus with an RA of 04h21m08.7s and a declination of 25°59'26.9"N.
Moon at Perigee in Taurus.
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I hope this is helpful! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The Red line represent The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The Green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
13:23 EDT May 01 2026 | Full Moon cusping Virgo and Libra
Moon enters its Full Moon phase while cusping Virgo and Libra. This is when the side of the Moon facing Earth is fully illuminated. This occurs because The Sun and Moon are at Opposition. Moon has an RA of 14h29m38.7s and a declination of 19°51'38.3"S. The Sun is in the constellation of Aries with an RA of 02h35m40.0s and a declination of 15°13'59.8"N.
13:23 EDT May 01 2026: Full Moon cusping Virgo and Libra at Opposition to The Sun in Aries.
07:40 EDT May 02 2026 | Conjunction of Mercury and Eris
Sharing the same RA 01h48m, dwarf planet 136199 Eris and Mercury Conjunct with a distance of separation of 09º70'21.4". Eris is in the constellation of Cetus with a declination of 00°46'17.8"S. Mercury is in the constellation of Pisces with a declination of 09°24'03.6"N.
07:40 EDT May 02 2026: Conjunction of Mercury and Eris.
05:34 EDT May 04 2026 | Moon at Aphelion
Moon is at Aphelion with a distance of 1.0106 AU from The Sun. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Sun. At this time the distance between The Earth and The Sun is 1.0082 AU. The distance between The Earth and Moon is 0.0027 AU (405,000km). Moon is in Scorpius with an RA of 16h43m44.0s and a declination of 28°08'57.9"S. The Sun is in Aries with an RA of 02h45m56.2s and a declination of 16°01'13.0"N.
Moon at Aphelion in Scorpius. The Sun in Aries.
18:30 EDT May 04 2026 | Moon at Apogee
Moon is at Apogee with a distance of 405,000 km from The Earth. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Earth. Moon is in the constellation of Ophiuchus with an RA of 17h15m55.6s and a declination of 28°10'14.8"S. The Sun is in the constellation of Aries with an RA of 02h47m59.9s and a declination of 16°10'32.3"N.
Moon at Apogee in Ophiuchus. The Sun in Aries.
May 06 2026 | η-Aquariid meteor shower 2026
In the constellation of Aquarius, the η-Aquariid meteor shower occurs between April 19 through May 28 2026. Peak activity occurs around May 06.
May 08 2026 | η-Lyrid meteor shower 2026
In the constellation of Lyra, the η-Lyrid meteor shower occurs between May 03 through May 14 2026. Peak activity occurs around May 08.
17:11 EDT May 09 2026 | Moon at Last Quarter in Capricornus
Moon enters its Last Quarter phase. This is when the half of the Moon facing The Earth is half illuminated. This occurs because The Sun and Moon are 90º apart, this is known as Square. Moon is in the constellation of Capricornus with an RA of 21h26m40.1s and a declination of 16°49'45.9"S. The Sun is cusping the constellations of Aries and Taurus with an RA of 03h07m10.8s and a declination of 17°32'09.5"N.
17:11 EDT May 09 2026: Moon at Last Quarter in Capricornus. The Sun cusping Aries and Taurus.
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I hope this is helpful! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The Red line represent The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The Green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
Mercury traveling through Aries. April 14 2026, The Sun and Mercury conjunct exiting Aries and entering Taurus, making it difficult to see Mercury because its so close to The Sun.
Mercury in Taurus (May 14 - May 30 2026)
Mercury traveling through Taurus
Venus
Venus in Taurus (April 19 – May 16 2026)
Venus traveling through Taurus.
Venus in Orion (May 16 - 18 2026)
Venus in Orion
Venus in Gemini (May 19 - June 11 2026)
Mars
Pisces (March 25 – May 20 2026)
Mars traveling through Pisces.
Mars in Aries (May 20 - June 19 2026)
Mars traveling through Aries
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I hope this is helpful ! <3
image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The red line represents The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
13:23 EDT May 01 2026 | Full Moon cusping Virgo and Libra
Moon enters its Full Moon phase while cusping Virgo and Libra. This is when the side of the Moon facing Earth is fully illuminated. This occurs because The Sun and Moon are at Opposition. Moon has an RA of 14h29m38.7s and a declination of 19°51'38.3"S. The Sun is in the constellation of Aries with an RA of 02h35m40.0s and a declination of 15°13'59.8"N.
13:23 EDT May 01 2026: Full Moon cusping Virgo and Libra at Opposition to The Sun in Aries.
07:40 EDT May 02 2026 | Conjunction of Mercury and Eris
Sharing the same RA 01h48m, dwarf planet 136199 Eris and Mercury Conjunct with a distance of separation of 09º70'21.4". Eris is in the constellation of Cetus with a declination of 00°46'17.8"S. Mercury is in the constellation of Pisces with a declination of 09°24'03.6"N.
07:40 EDT May 02 2026: Conjunction of Mercury and Eris.
05:34 EDT May 04 2026 | Moon at Aphelion
Moon is at Aphelion with a distance of 1.0106 AU from The Sun. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Sun. At this time the distance between The Earth and The Sun is 1.0082 AU. The distance between The Earth and Moon is 0.0027 AU (405,000km). Moon is in Scorpius with an RA of 16h43m44.0s and a declination of 28°08'57.9"S. The Sun is in Aries with an RA of 02h45m56.2s and a declination of 16°01'13.0"N.
Moon at Aphelion in Scorpius. The Sun in Aries.
18:30 EDT May 04 2026 | Moon at Apogee
Moon is at Apogee with a distance of 405,000 km from The Earth. This is the point in Moon's orbit in which it is furthest from The Earth. Moon is in the constellation of Ophiuchus with an RA of 17h15m55.6s and a declination of 28°10'14.8"S. The Sun is in the constellation of Aries with an RA of 02h47m59.9s and a declination of 16°10'32.3"N.
Moon at Apogee in Ophiuchus. The Sun in Aries.
May 06 2026 | η-Aquariid meteor shower 2026
In the constellation of Aquarius, the η-Aquariid meteor shower occurs between April 19 through May 28 2026. Peak activity occurs around May 06.
May 08 2026 | η-Lyrid meteor shower 2026
In the constellation of Lyra, the η-Lyrid meteor shower occurs between May 03 through May 14 2026. Peak activity occurs around May 08.
17:11 EDT May 09 2026 | Moon at Last Quarter in Capricornus
Moon enters its Last Quarter phase. This is when the half of the Moon facing The Earth is half illuminated. This occurs because The Sun and Moon are 90º apart, this is known as Square. Moon is in the constellation of Capricornus with an RA of 21h26m40.1s and a declination of 16°49'45.9"S. The Sun is cusping the constellations of Aries and Taurus with an RA of 03h07m10.8s and a declination of 17°32'09.5"N.
17:11 EDT May 09 2026: Moon at Last Quarter in Capricornus. The Sun cusping Aries and Taurus.
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image source: screenshots from online astronomy star map Stellarium-web.org
The Red line represent The Ecliptic – The Sun's orbital path.
The Green line represents The Prime Meridian.
I practice Astronomical Astrology – astrology based on the placements and positioned of astronomy of the real moving, changing sky.
