Calculate the ecliptic positions of the Sun, Moon, and planets for any date and time.
The Sun's ecliptic longitude is approximately 5.6°. The Sun is currently in Aries.
| Body | Symbol | Position | Ecliptic Lon. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | ☀ | ♈ Aries 5.6° | 5.6° |
| Moon | ☽ | ♋ Cancer 10.9° | 100.9° |
| Mercury | ☿ | ♑ Capricorn 14.3° | 284.3° |
| Venus | ♀ | ♓ Pisces 5.5° | 335.5° |
| Mars | ♂ | ♉ Taurus 15.6° | 45.6° |
| Jupiter | ♃ | ♉ Taurus 12.3° | 42.3° |
| Saturn | ♄ | ♉ Taurus 23.3° | 53.3° |
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This tool uses simplified celestial mechanics algorithms (VSOP87 approximation). Results are provided for educational and reference purposes and may differ from professional astronomical software by 1–2°.
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