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Solar activity was at low levels with C-class flare activity. Region 3413, now well beyond the western limb, was the likely culprit of a C6.6 flare that occurred at 04/1106 UTC. This event was the largest of the period. Region 3421 (N15W00, Dai/Beta) exhibited substantial growth this period increasing in overall size, spot count, and developed penumbra on both poles. During this development a small delta seemingly began to form in the intermediate spot group, but this area has since relaxed somewhat with a clear delta never fully forming. This AR was responsible for multiple lower-level C-class flares over the course of 04 Sep. Regions 3422 (N13E22, Cro/Beta) and 3423 (N16E61, Bxo/Beta) were numbered this period with 3422 showing some rapid growth as well albeit, not to the extent as AR 3421.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
The solar wind environment remained enhanced following positive polarity CH HSS and CME influences. Solar wind speeds steadily decreased from initial readings near 460 km/s to end-of-period values near 380 km/s. Total field strength ranged from 3-6 nT and the Bz component was mostly +/- 3 nT. The phi angle was variable throughout the period.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Taurus, at 22 degrees, 25' 42", at a velocity of 13.31 degrees per day.
The Third Quarter moon is currently 20.5 days old. It is 381607.45 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 12 Vir 26' 60", and is 150851667km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Taurus
The Moon will change from Taurus to Gemini in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 22 Tau 25' 42", and is 380833km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 14 Vir 46' 56", moving backwards at 0.97 degrees per day, and is 94288942km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 12 Leo 13' 56", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 53163695km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 05 Lib 36' 17", moving at 0.65 degrees per day, and is 373742867km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 15 Tau 34' 52", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 662431971km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 03 Pis 09' 52", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1312653256km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 23 Tau 03' 14", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 2883350130km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 39' 33", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4327615535km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 10' 53", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5103545868km away and receding.
Listen up, my celestial symbiotes, because Pluto is currently doing its best impression of a cosmic grumpy cat in the sign of Capricorn. That's right, the ever-distant dwarf planet is over 5.1 billion kilometres away and still managing to shake things up. Now, you may be wondering, "If Pluto is so far away, how can it possibly affect my life?" Well, I don't have time to explain quantum entanglement to you, but trust me, it does.
The combination of Pluto and Capricorn is like merging Sheldon Cooper with Spock - a relentless drive for success, razor-sharp focus, and about as much emotional empathy as a toaster. During this transit, you might find yourself dismissing others' perspectives quicker than a nerd swipes left on a jock's Tinder profile.
The silver lining? Pluto doesn't just bring the intensity of a dark matter supernova, it also encourages us to kick our bad habits to the curb. So, it's time to say sayonara to those negative patterns of yours - yes, including that late-night candy crush marathon. Just remember, in this cosmic game of Jenga, be careful what you pull out. You don't want your life-toppling over faster than a flat-Earther's theory.
So, my star-crossed friends, buckle up. It's going to be a wild ride. And remember, in the words of the immortal Q - "The trial never ends." Keep exploring, keep questioning, and most importantly, keep laughing. Because even in the vast, infinite universe, a good sense of humor is the best navigation tool you've got.
The Sun
You may feel like expressing yourself today through your thoughts and words. You feel a need to be heard, that you have something of importance to say. Say what is on your mind, but give equal time to others and listen to them. You might learn something new. Your thinking today should be sharp and focused.
The Sun
Mercury