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Solar activity reached moderate levels with an M1.1 flare at 22/2304 UTC from AR 3405 (N08W35, Cso/beta) as it developed negative polarity leading spots during the latter half of the period. Region 3415 (S09E78, Hax/alpha) was numbered this period but its location on the limb makes an accurate classification difficult. The remaining 7 numbered sunspot regions were either in decay or stable.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
The solar wind environment was returning to background levels as negative polarity CH HSS conditions lessened. Total field strength was less than 6 nT and Bz was generally near-neutral with no significant deviations. Wind speeds decreased from around 530 km/s to around 450 km/s. The phi angle was mostly negative.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 5% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Scorpio, at 16 degrees, 08' 23", at a velocity of 12.71 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 6.3 days old. It is 386572.71 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 1:40:05, 15 Sep, 2023. The next full moon is at 9:58:21, 29 Sep, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Leo
The Sun will change from Leo to Virgo in the next 24 hours.
The Sun is at 29 Leo 53' 31", and is 151298944km away and approaching.The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon is at 16 Sco 08' 23", and is 389751km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 21 Vir 50' 13", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 106158966km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 14 Leo 57' 05", moving backwards at 0.45 degrees per day, and is 45178652km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Virgo
Mars is prograde at 27 Vir 15' 26", moving at 0.64 degrees per day, and is 368301122km away and receding.
Alright my celestial voyagers, so we've got the Red Planet, Mars, currently taking a cosmic vacation in the orderly land of Virgo. You know Mars, the "Just do it" planet - not to be confused with Nike's slogan, mind you - and Virgo, the master of 'doing it right or not doing it at all.' So, what happens when these two collide? Think of it like the most efficient space robot you can imagine, programmed for ultimate productivity.
Now, Virgo rules the 6th House - no, not the one from Game of Thrones, but the House of Health and Self-Improvement. What does this mean? Well, it's as if Mars has suddenly decided to subscribe to a new intergalactic health and fitness magazine. It's time to dust off your gym membership card, swap your cheesy fries with a salad, and start meditating instead of contemplating the meaning of Star Trek episodes. The good news is that Mars in Virgo loves routine more than a Trekkie loves a Starfleet uniform, so any healthy habits you start now will stick like Spock's Vulcan grip.
But beware, fellow stargazers! This cosmic cocktail can make us a tad too critical. You may find yourself wanting to express your opinions more forcefully than a frustrated Klingon. Remember, nobody likes a nitpicker, unless you're picking nits from your Wookie co-pilot. And watch out for those self-criticism lasers; they're set on stun. Cut yourself some slack, and practice patience like a wise old Jedi.
So, instead of focusing on who misplaced the sonic screwdriver, use this cosmic energy to tackle tasks that require attention to detail. Balancing your budget, planning for a starship cruise, learning a new alien language, or job hunting in the Alpha Quadrant - whatever floats your spaceship. With Mars in Virgo, there's no better time for taking care of your personal galaxy and launching your projects into hyperdrive!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 19' 54", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 690027607km away and approaching.
Alright folks, strap in, because Jupiter - yes, that big ol' gas giant, the Santa Claus of our solar system, is sauntering into Taurus, the astrological equivalent of a tenacious tortoise. What do you get when you mix cosmic wisdom with stubborn sensibility? A whole lot of procrastination on enlightenment, that's what!
See, Jupiter is the cool college professor of planets, always dropping wisdom bombs and broadening horizons. And Taurus, well, Taurus is the kid at the back of the class, doodling in its notebook, dreaming of lunch. When these two come together, it's like a celestial sitcom where everyone learns a valuable life lesson by the end of each episode.
Taurus, being the ambitious earth sign it is, won't just be daydreaming about that triple-decker sandwich. No, it's got bigger plans. And with Jupiter playing the role of motivational speaker, we're all about to get a big ol' kick in the ambition. Get ready to tackle that towering to-do list with a fervor usually reserved for Black Friday sales.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "Jupiter, the planet of good luck in Taurus, the sign of wealth? I'm about to be swimming in cash!" Well, hold your horses, or rather, your bulls. Keep in mind, Taurus also has a penchant for the finer things in life- think truffle oil on everything. The risk of confusing need and want is as real as mistaking margarine for butter. So, while this transit may feel like hitting the jackpot, try not to spend it all in one place... or on one high-end artisan cheese.
In summary, Jupiter in Taurus is like a cosmic comedy show. There'll be lots of laughs, some life lessons, and maybe even a little bit of luxury. Just remember to keep your wits about you and enjoy the ride. And don't forget to tip your waitstaff- they might be Tauruses too!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 04 Pis 08' 38", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1311330257km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 23 Tau 03' 40", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 2915361480km away and approaching.
Holy smokes, star gazers! Guess who’s crashing the Taurus party? Our dear buddy Uranus, that’s who! Now, I know what you're thinking. Taurus and change go together like cats and bubble baths - not the best mix. Taurus loves routine like a space geek loves Star Trek marathons. But folks, here's the cosmic plot twist - our far-out friend Uranus is all about shaking things up!
So brace yourselves, because Uranus doesn't care if Taurus would rather binge-watch Babylon 5 than face change. This celestial rebel is about to turn the Taurus world upside down, and this could mean some serious space-time continuum style shifts.
Now onto the fun stuff - money! Taurus' favorite topic, right after ‘why are there no good vegan options at KFC?’ With Uranus in town, we're talking super nova changes to how we handle our moolah, both on a personal and global scale. We might see new currencies sprouting like mushrooms after a rainstorm, or banks transforming faster than you can say "Quantum Physics!" And hold onto your socks because the housing and stock markets might be in for a rollercoaster ride that'd impress even Spock.
On the personal front, Uranus in Taurus is like a financial decluttering fairy, encouraging us to break those chains of credit card debts, mortgages, and that weird tax thing you never understood. It's time to redefine our relationship with money and materialism. We're all going to be financial minimalists by the end of this, whether we like it or not. Because, let's face it, resisting Uranus is like trying to argue with a Vulcan - futile and slightly embarrassing.
So buckle up, cosmic voyagers. The changes Uranus ushers in might be as comfortable as teleportation without pants, but they're here to liberate us. And who knows, maybe these changes will even bring us to a point of greater stability, like finding a prime parking spot at a Star Wars convention.
Remember, in the words of the great Captain Kirk, "Change is the essential process of all existence." So let's boldly go where no Taurus has gone before!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 59' 17", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4338820361km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 24' 32", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5081714385km away and receding.
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Mars
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