Today's ephemeris
Where every planet sits against the zodiac on today, 16 July 2026, computed from the real sky and sampled at noon UTC. Change the date to look up any day, including the one you were born.
| Body | Position | Motion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☉ | Sun | 23°59′ Cancer | direct |
| ☽ | Moon | 22°49′ Leo | direct |
| ☿ | Mercury | 18°36′ Cancer | retrograde ℞ |
| ♀ | Venus | 07°29′ Virgo | direct |
| ♂ | Mars | 12°27′ Gemini | direct |
| ♃ | Jupiter | 03°32′ Leo | direct |
| ♄ | Saturn | 14°39′ Aries | direct |
| ♅ | Uranus | 04°26′ Gemini | direct |
| ♆ | Neptune | 04°24′ Aries | retrograde ℞ |
| ♇ | Pluto | 04°32′ Aquarius | retrograde ℞ |
The Moon is a waxing crescent, about 6% lit. Retrograde now: Mercury, Neptune, Pluto.
How to read an ephemeris
Each row is one body and the zodiac sign and degree it occupies. A body marked retrograde appears, from Earth, to move backwards; Vela reads that as a season to review rather than a force acting on you. The fastest movers (the Moon, then Mercury and Venus) change sign often; the outer planets sit in a sign for years, which is why they mark generations.
Curious what your own placements mean? Read your planets in signs, see the sky today, or read about this year's retrogrades.
Frequently asked
What is an ephemeris?
An ephemeris is a table of where the Sun, Moon and planets sit against the zodiac on a given date. Astronomers and astrologers have kept them for centuries; this one is computed from the same precise positional data professionals use, sampled at noon UTC.
Where were the planets when I was born?
Enter your birth date above to see the planets by sign that day. For the full picture, including your Rising sign and houses, which need your exact birth time and place, cast your free birth chart.
Why does the ephemeris use noon UTC?
The Moon moves about thirteen degrees a day, so a date needs a reference moment. Noon UTC is the long-standing convention, which is why an ephemeris date is a snapshot rather than the exact minute. Your birth chart uses your actual time instead.
What is the ephemeris for 2026?
Set any date in 2026 above to see that day's planetary positions. For the year's turning points, see which planets are retrograde in the retrograde calendar; the outer planets barely move across a whole year, while the Moon and inner planets change sign often.