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Solar activity remained low. The largest event of the period was a long duration C2.4 flare from an area just north of Region 3413 (N09W62, Dkc/beta). This region exhibited growth and elongation as it made its way towards the western limb, but foreshortening was beginning to make magnetic analysis difficult. Region 3415 (S09W44, Dao/beta) continued to lose intermediate and trailer spots and remained mostly inactive. The remaining regions were either stable or in decay.
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.
Solar wind parameters began the period near background levels until around 31/0830 UTC, when a slight enhancement was observed in the IMF. Total field strength was 5-6 nT before increasing to 12 nT. The Bz component varied between -7 nT and +11 nT. Solar wind speeds averaged near 330 km/s until around 31/1630 UTC when it increased to 400 km/s, eventually peaking near 440 km/s. Phi was mostly negative with increasing positive deflections in the latter part of the period. After 31/1645, phi remained in a positive orientation.
There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Pisces, at 25 degrees, 34' 51", at a velocity of 15.02 degrees per day.
The Full moon is currently 16.2 days old. It is 365673.56 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 08 Vir 34' 41", and is 150993644km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Pisces
The Moon will change from Pisces to Aries in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 25 Pis 34' 51", and is 359648km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 18 Vir 24' 13", moving backwards at 0.79 degrees per day, and is 94617322km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 12 Leo 21' 32", moving backwards at 0.11 degrees per day, and is 50187793km away and receding.
Hold onto your telescopes, stargazers! Your favourite fiery planet, Venus, has just pranced into the cosmic playground of Leo, and she's ready to party! They don't call Leo the life of the celestial party for nothing, you know. This is the zodiac sign that invented jazz hands and the phrase "go big or go home."
With Venus in Leo, we're not talking about a quiet little get-together, no sir! We're talking about a full-blown, disco-ball-spinning, confetti-throwing, shout-it-from-the-rooftops kind of love fest. It's like your heart is on a rollercoaster ride, except instead of screaming, it's belting out operatic arias of love. Prepare for some serious PDA outbursts and maybe even a few drama queen tantrums.
Now, during this cosmic event, no one is content with mere appreciation - they want to be worshipped, adored, put on a pedestal and showered with applause. Who needs safety when you've got a spotlight, right? But remember, even the sun doesn't shine all day, every day. If you find yourself starting an argument just to snag the role of center stage, remember that humility is not a dirty word.
And let's talk about money. While Venus is strutting her stuff in Leo, money becomes the golden ticket to living the high life. The urge to splurge can reach astronomical levels. So, before you buy that diamond-encrusted yoga mat or that top-of-the-line gaming chair that can practically fly you to Mars, remember that generosity can also bring you happiness. Sharing the wealth can give you twice the joy than spending it on yourself.
In short, Venus in Leo is like a cosmic Mardi Gras parade, full of color, passion, and spectacle. It's a time to remember that life without a little bit of fun and excitement is like a galaxy without stars. So, stargazers, let your love light shine and enjoy the stellar performance!
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 03 Lib 01' 25", moving at 0.64 degrees per day, and is 372222924km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 33' 49", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 670669013km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 03 Pis 27' 49", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1311438727km away and receding.
Alright, Star Gazers, we've got Saturn in Pisces! Now, don't start sobbing into your organic quinoa just yet. Picture Saturn as the nerdy teacher with a heart of gold, who's come to crash Pisces' daydreaming party. He’s like that science professor who always interrupts your mid-class daydreams about inventing teleportation devices or opening an intergalactic bakery, and makes you jot down equations instead.
What does this mean for you? Well, it's time to put on your thinking cap and harness those daydreams. You may think you're just imagining things, but with Saturn in Pisces, they could actually be blueprints for the next big thing. Just remember: even Elon Musk started with a doodle on a napkin. So, grab a notepad, a pen, and prepare yourself for some divine inspiration. You might just find yourself creating a solid plan for that novel or business idea you've been toying with.
Now, don’t get me wrong. Saturn in Pisces isn't all unicorns and rainbows. It's like having a parent invade your dreamy teenage sanctuary. You know, barging in, turning off the lava lamp, and telling you to tidy up. Sure, the invasion might be annoying at first, but hey, sometimes we need a bit of a reality check to make our dreams come true. After all, you can't build a spaceship without a bit of physics, right?
The downside? With such intense focus on dreaming, you might find yourself tossing and turning at night. Imagine a scientist tinkering away at their latest invention in the wee hours of the morning. That's your brain right now. So, what's the antidote? Chill out! Meditate, go for a leisurely walk, practice deep breathing exercises, or even take a power nap. Just remember to keep a dream journal handy. You never know what brilliant ideas might pop up while you're catching some Zs.
So, my celestial friends, use this time wisely. Embrace the quirky science professor within, and let him guide you to make your dreams a reality. After all, we're all just stardust trying to make sense of this cosmic playground. Happy dreaming!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 23 Tau 04' 16", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 2893014696km away and approaching.
Hasta la vista, baby! Uranus, the celestial bad boy, has swaggered its way into steady Taurus, causing some cosmic ripples. Taurus, the celestial couch potato, loves its comfort zone like pizza on a Friday night. And let's face it, who wouldn't? But here's the twist - Uranus doesn't do comfort zones. It's all about change, revolution and a dash of unpredictability - the total antithesis of our lovely Taurus. It's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole, or socks with sandals (and we all know how that ends).
Now, let's talk money, honey. Taurus is the Bill Gates of the zodiac, with a knack for making and managing moolah. But with Uranus in the mix, we're talking Bitcoin, not piggy banks. We might see changes that make us rethink our financial institutions, from banks suddenly going "poof" to new forms of currency popping up like mushrooms after a rainstorm. And if you think the stock market is a roller coaster now, just wait until Uranus takes the controls!
On a personal level, Uranus is like that eccentric uncle who tells you to throw caution to the wind and live a little. It's time to reevaluate your relationship with money. Are you stuck in the Matrix of debt, taxes, and credit card interest? Are your material possessions starting to feel like golden handcuffs? Uranus is here, not with a red pill, but with a wake-up call to change. Resistance is futile, my friend. The Terminator didn’t say, “I might be back.” No, he said, “I’ll be back!” And so will the changes that Uranus brings.
But fear not. This isn't some cosmic joke. These changes aren't here to make your life a sci-fi thriller. They are here to bring you to a place of greater stability. So, strap in, buckle up, and remember, change is the only constant in the universe...and also, "I'll be back."
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 45' 51", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4330317837km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 14' 45", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5096215526km away and receding.
Mercury