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Solar activity was at low levels. Region 3423 (N16W58, Eko/Beta) continued to be the largest AR on the visible solar disk, while undergoing slight decay in its intermediate spots. This AR was the culprit for the largest flares of the period, a C5.6/SF flare at 12/2200 UTC and a C5.5/SF flare at 12/0810 UTC. Regions 3425 (N23W27, Eao/Beta) and 3430 (S17W33, Dao/Beta) underwent slight growth as well, but were relatively quiet. Region 3429 (N10E18, Eai/Beta-Gamma) gained in spots while beginning to show signs of developing penumbra in its intermediate region. This AR was responsible low-level C-class flare activity with a C1.9 flare at 13/1502 UTC. New spots were observed just southwest of AR 3431, but they remained unnumbered at this time as we await USAF observatory reports.
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 were indicative of transient influences coupled with weak, positive polarity CH HSS influences. Total field gradually weakened from highs of 12-13 nT to 6-7 nT by the periods end. The Bz component was mostly +/- 5 nT with upper end southward deflections reaching -9 nT. Solar wind speeds underwent a steady, yet modest increase from ~400 km/s to a peak of ~447 km/s. Phi was predominantly positive with brief excursions into a negative solar sector.
There is a 35% 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 Virgo, at 12 degrees, 22' 47", at a velocity of 11.89 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 28.8 days old. It is 404714.7 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 21 Vir 11' 37", and is 150511922km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Virgo
The Moon is at 12 Vir 22' 47", and is 405323km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 08 Vir 11' 51", moving backwards at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 110179090km away and receding.
Alright, my Astrological Avengers, Mercury has taken a cosmic U-turn and is now in Virgo - the Hermione Granger of the Zodiac. Prepare for precision, efficiency, and a sudden allergy to white lies.
Virgo's got this superpower of absorbing information like a sponge and then squeezing out the useless bits. So, while Mercury's hanging out in Virgo, our minds are tuned into 'Super Nerd Mode.' We're talking Sherlock Holmes meets Sheldon Cooper in a battle of wits. Break out those pocket protectors, because our power to analyze information is about to go through the roof!
Productivity is one of the raddest side effects of this planetary combo. Sure, Mercury in Virgo isn't exactly a wild party – unless you consider organizing your sock drawer by color and thickness a rager. But hey, it's not all tedium and to-do lists. Our chances to make serious progress are stellar. We're able to cut through the cosmic clutter and get straight to the point, saving us from the black hole of circular conversations and stagnant ideas.
However, with great nerd powers come some potential pitfalls. We may find ourselves morphing into nitpicking ninjas during this transit, overly focused on seeking out flaws. And no one wants to be the party pooper pointing out that the Death Star's design flaw was actually an inside job (though, technically, it was...). So, it's time to channel our inner Mr. Spock – logical, yes, but always respectful. Remember folks, communicating with tact is the name of the game when Mercury is doing its thing in discerning Virgo.
So, gear up, space cadets. Mercury in Virgo is the ultimate cosmic journey for the intellectual explorer. It’s like a Star Trek convention for your brain, complete with cosplay. Engage!
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 14 Leo 06' 46", moving at 0.36 degrees per day, and is 61029809km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 11 Lib 27' 27", moving at 0.65 degrees per day, and is 376658333km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 15 Tau 25' 30", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 645001495km away and approaching.
Well, well, well, if it isn't the grand old Jupiter, all snuggled up with Taurus like an overgrown space teddy bear. Now, let me make this clear, as the planet of wisdom - Jupiter's not just napping. Oh no! It's whispering sweet nothings about spiritual growth and enlightenment into the stubborn ear of Taurus like a cosmic ASMR artist. And guess what? We get to eavesdrop on this interstellar tête-à-tête!
Jupiter in Taurus is like that nerdy friend who drags you to the library on a Friday night (yes, I'm looking at you, Taurus). You might initially grumble, but then you find this amazing sci-fi section and before you know it, bam! You're hooked on the 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. It's about taking those practical steps towards your dreams, one carefully planned to-do list at a time.
Now, remember, Jupiter is also the 'Bill Gates' of the planetary world – all about good luck and fortune. So, when it decides to hang out with Taurus - the zodiac’s Warren Buffett, sparks are bound to fly. Expect some celestial pyrotechnics of prosperity!
But wait, there's a twist! Taurus, you old hedonist, you. Jupiter's expansive energy might just encourage you to mistake your needs for wants. Remember, that ultra-rare, limited-edition lightsaber replica might seem like a 'need', but trust me, it's not. Watch out for those impulses, even if they come veiled in Yoda's voice saying "Buy you must".
So, while Jupiter is doing the retrograde rumba 645071714.503134966km away, let's all take a moment to tune into the wisdom it's broadcasting. After all, the Force is within us...always!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 02 Pis 30' 55", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1317983865km away and receding.
Alright folks, grab your telescopes and your deep-space thinking caps! Our ringed buddy Saturn is currently crashing in Pisces' celestial pad, some 1.3 billion kilometers away (give or take a few hundred thousand). This isn't a surprise visit either, Saturn's been retrograding like a hipster on a fixie bike for a while now. But this planetary sleepover means it's time for a cosmic reality check.
Our taskmaster Saturn is known as the 'Master of Rules', but he's not here to spoil the party. He's more like that friend who, when you say you're going to write a book or start a business, gives you a high-five and then hands over a 200-page business plan template. He's the guy who, when you daydream about a world of peace and love, asks how you're planning to negotiate with the warmongers. Yep, he's THAT guy.
But don’t feel intruded upon or get defensive. Saturn's not here to burst bubbles, he's just ensuring our dreams are grounded in reality. Sure, he might barge in uninvited, carrying a vacuum cleaner and a to-do list a mile long, but let's face it, we could all use a little tidying up sometimes. So, before you hang up that "Stay Out of My Room" sign, consider hearing him out first. His advice might be the kick in the pants our daydreams need to become real.
Now, with Saturn's focus on Pisces (the zodiac's dreamy realm), we may feel a bit restless or anxious. It’s like trying to fall asleep after binge-watching alien conspiracy documentaries – unsettling yet oddly fascinating. So, it's time to embrace our inner hippie: meditate, take a moonlit walk, breathe deeply, and maybe even grab a cat nap (just keep that dream journal handy!). Heck, hit the hay early if you need to. The universe won't judge. It’s all about taking the time to really listen to what the cosmos are trying to tell us during this transition.
So, fellow star gazers, let's welcome Saturn's tough love and Piscean dreams. After all, they might just be the cosmic cocktail we need to turn our dreams into reality!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 58' 02", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 2862503786km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 24' 56", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4324069168km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 03' 27", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5121834083km away and receding.
Okay, fellow stargazers, grab your telescopes and buckle your cosmic seatbelts because our favorite misunderstood dwarf planet, Pluto, is hanging out with the stoic old goat, Capricorn. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Pluto? Isn't that the tiny, icy loner at the edge of our Solar System?" Yes, yes it is. But despite its chilly exterior and introverted ways, Pluto is all about transformation and casting aside old patterns. It’s like that one friend who always insists on spring cleaning... in the dead of winter.
Meanwhile, Capricorn here is all business, like that one guy in the office who never takes off his suit. Even at the company picnic! Together, these two are a power duo, focused on success like a nerd on a limited edition comic book release. But remember, all work and no play can make you a bit stiff, like Capricorn's favorite attire.
During this transit, you might feel the urge to be a bulldozer in a china shop, discarding anything not serving your ultimate goal faster than you can say “Andromeda”. But hey, let's not forget our manners or empathy for others, even if they can't tell a quasar from a pulsar (the horror!).
So, as Pluto backpedals through Capricorn, let's embrace the chaos of creation and destruction, but gently, like a baby deer learning to walk on an icy pond. It's a fine line between getting rid of what's holding us back and becoming a cosmic Marie Kondo on a downsizing spree.
Remember, space cadets, it's not just about the destination, but the journey. So let's make sure we don’t leave a trail of cosmic debris in our wake. Fly safe!
The Sun
Venus