The sky on Friday, 11 September 2026
the Sun catches the eye of Mars — and two more scenes from the real sky of Friday, 11 September 2026.
The planets are characters here. The astronomy under them is real — every sign, degree and orb on this page is computed for this date, and printed so you can check it.
the Sun catches the eye of Mars
an open door neither has walked through yet
☉ the Sun I'll start, shall I.
♂ Mars I'll go first, then. You come when you're ready.
☉ the Sun I don't actually know what I'm like when nobody's watching.
the Sun 18° Virgo · sextile · Mars 19° Cancer · orb 1.19°, applying
Mercury agrees far too readily with Pluto
easy, which is its own kind of danger
☿ Mercury Before we start, can I clarify one detail. Or four.
♇ Pluto Good. That's honest.
☿ Mercury I'd love to just sit with something once.
♇ Pluto I'm not going anywhere. Take as long as you need.
Mercury 1° Libra · trine · Pluto 3° Aquarius ℞ · orb 1.95°, applying
Uranus catches the eye of Neptune
an open door neither has walked through yet
♅ Uranus Sorry, I've been listening, and no.
♆ Neptune You can put it down here. Nobody's marking it.
♅ Uranus I'd like to want something for longer than a fortnight.
Uranus 5° Gemini ℞ · sextile · Neptune 3° Aries ℞ · orb 2.33°, separating
These are the sky's aspects, the same for everybody. Yours are the ones they make to your chart.