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Solar activity was low, with only low level C-class flares observed this period. Region 3405 (N10W48, Hsx/alpha) was the main flare producer, including the largest flare of the period; a C3.9/Sf flare at 23/1407 UTC. This region continued to decay throughout the period and became less active by the end of the day. Region 3413 (N10E46, Fho/beta) was the only spot group that exhibited any sort of growth, though it was still too foreshortened to get an accurate magnetic analysis. It did, however, produce a C1.7 flare at 23/1516 UTC and a C2.5 flare at 23/1616 UTC. There is also a chance that this could actually be two spot groups, but that determination will be made when it rotates farther onto the visible disk and a more accurate analysis can be made. The remaining 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 reflected a mostly background regime. Total field strength averaged near 5 nT, Bz was generally north to near-neutral with no significant deviations, and wind speeds decreased from over 460 km/s to around 425 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 29 degrees, 01' 27", at a velocity of 13.08 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 7.2 days old. It is 381739.13 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 Virgo
The Sun is at 00 Vir 51' 21", and is 151266516km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon will change from Scorpio to Sagittarius in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 29 Sco 01' 27", and is 384374km away and approaching.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 21 Vir 50' 36", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 104401872km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 14 Leo 30' 56", moving backwards at 0.42 degrees per day, and is 45599754km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Virgo
Mars is prograde at 27 Vir 53' 42", moving at 0.64 degrees per day, and is 368771904km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 22' 13", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 687829745km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 04 Pis 04' 06", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1311162316km away and approaching.
Well folks, grab your binoculars and look to the stars because Saturn's doing the backstroke in Pisces' pool. And let me tell you, nothing says 'fun cosmic event' like a planet 1.3 billion kilometers away going retrograde! It's like watching a snail race in slow motion... from a helicopter... at night... with sunglasses on.
Now, let me put on my serious astrologer glasses for a moment: Saturn in Pisces is all about digging deep into the cavern of your dreams. Like Gandalf searching for that one ring, or you looking for your phone after a night of Netflix and chips. It's time to dust off those forgotten aspirations like writing a novel or launching a business. So, light a scented candle, sit cross-legged on your favorite rug, and open yourself up to the cosmic wisdom that's about to drop like a hot new mixtape.
But don't be fooled, this isn't as easy as binge-watching Star Trek on a lazy Sunday. Saturn in Pisces might poke around your dreamscape like a nosey neighbor. Your first instinct might be to stick a "Keep Out" sign on your dream door, but trust me, this planetary 'dad' has some cleaning advice that even Marie Kondo would approve of.
And oh, expect some cosmic insomnia as Pisces is associated with sleep and dreams. You might be tossing and turning like a rotisserie chicken. But hey, it's the perfect excuse to get into meditation, nature walks, or napping. Heck, you can even start a dream journal - just make sure to use invisible ink in case Saturn comes snooping around again.
So, fellow stargazers, fasten your seatbelts and keep your hands inside the cosmic ride at all times. With Saturn in Pisces, it's time to boldly go where no man, woman, or astrologer has gone before!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 23 Tau 03' 56", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 2912848043km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 57' 50", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4337714215km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 23' 23", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5083182303km away and receding.
Now, don't look so perplexed, dear reader, because Pluto, that spunky little ex-planet (still a planet in my heart, of course), is currently on a romantic rendezvous with Capricorn, the cosmic goat. Now, this is not your typical slow dance in the cosmos, but rather like a quantum waltz on a small, icy disco floor about 5 billion kilometers away. And don't let their distant relationship fool you, because these two celestial bodies are simply buzzing with energy and influence over our earthly endeavors.
Pluto and Capricorn together are like that super-organized, hyper-efficient friend we all have who color-codes their socks and has a five-year plan for their goldfish. They're all about power, success, and getting things done. So, if you've been procrastinating on that project, now might be the time to get cracking. But remember, in their relentless pursuit of results, they tend to steamroll over anyone who gets in their way. So, be mindful not to become the cosmic equivalent of a bulldozer mowing down a field of daisies!
And there's Pluto, the tiny titan, urging us to drop the bad habits that are as useful as a chocolate teapot. This means some carefully orchestrated destruction is in order. Like an intergalactic Marie Kondo, it's time to declutter your life, keeping only the things that spark joy or, at the very least, don't cause existential dread. While this may sound as daunting as trying to calculate Pi to the final digit, it's a cosmic push we could all use every now and then.
So, hitch a ride on this cosmic wave, dear reader. Use this planetary power play to your advantage, whether it's finally organizing your sock drawer by color, or tackling larger life changes. Remember, we're all just stardust navigating the cosmos, trying not to trip over our own shoelaces.
The Sun
The Sun
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Mars