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Solar activity was at low levels. Region 3435 (N10E60, Dao/beta) produced the strongest event of the period, an impulsive C3.5 flare at 17/1621 UTC. Associated with the event was a Type II radio sweep (est. 344 km/s) and subsequent CME signature first observed in SOHO LASCO/C2 imagery at 17/1624 UTC, which was not expected to have an Earth-directed component.
The solar kp index is active, reinforcing retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters suggested influence from a transient which aligns with the anticipated arrival of a CME that left the Sun on 14 Sep. An increase from background conditions began ~17/0150 UTC. Total magnetic field strength increased from 5 nT to a peak of 10 nT. The Bz component was mostly oriented far north for the event but briefly reached as far south as -9 nT during the onset. Solar wind speeds reached ~500 km/s near 17/0300 UTC and steadily declined to ~440 km/s by the days end.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 15% 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 00 degrees, 42' 07", at a velocity of 12.35 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 2.9 days old. It is 393322.67 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 17:55:08, 14 Oct, 2023. The next full moon is at 20:24:27, 28 Oct, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Virgo
The Sun is at 25 Vir 05' 37", and is 150349443km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon is at 00 Sco 42' 06", and is 396312km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 08 Vir 27' 45", moving at 0.38 degrees per day, and is 124201260km away and receding.
Alright stargazers, brace yourselves because Mercury just pulled into the Virgo station! Now, before you start thinking about the infamous Mercury retrograde and hide under your bed, let me assure you, Mercury is currently prograde. Which basically means it's behaving itself...for now.
With Mercury in Virgo, our minds become as sharp as a tack and our words as precise as the measurements of a NASA scientist on their third cup of coffee. There will be no sugar-coating or beating around the bush during this transit; it's like Virgo handed us all a cosmic scalpel to cut through the clutter of life and get straight to the point.
And speaking of points, Virgo is a master at sifting through tons of information and cherry-picking the essentials. It's like having your own personal Google search engine, except it's not eavesdropping on your conversations. So while Mercury is doing its thing in Virgo, our analytical power levels up like a character in a video game, making us communication superheroes.
But here's the best part - productivity. With Mercury in Virgo, we're more focused than a cat stalking a laser pointer dot. Those dead-end ideas and circular conversations that usually trap us? Say goodbye to them! This is the time for forward movement, much like a roomba with a full battery.
However, there's one tiny catch. This transit can also turn us into hyper-critical beings, always on the hunt for flaws. It's like being turned into a grammar bot that can't stop correcting everyone's tweets. So, while we're all enjoying our enhanced discernment, let's remember not to insult others or get too frustrated with our own flaws. It's all about learning to speak with tact and not letting Virgo's discerning qualities turn us into cosmic killjoys.
So, let's seize this Mercury in Virgo moment, folks! Just remember to use your new found powers wisely, and not get too caught up in the fault-finding frenzy.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 15 Leo 46' 21", moving at 0.47 degrees per day, and is 64905590km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 14 Lib 04' 43", moving at 0.66 degrees per day, and is 377726219km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 15 Tau 16' 07", moving backwards at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 637849812km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 02 Pis 14' 35", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1321482482km away and receding.
Alright space cadets, buckle up because Saturn, that big, gassy uncle of the cosmos, has slipped into Pisces, the zodiac's dreamiest sign. Now, I know what you're thinking, "How can a planet be in a fish?" Well, let me assure you, no marine life was harmed in this cosmic alignment. It's all metaphorical, my friends!
This celestial mashup is like if Spock decided to take up poetry. It's the perfect time to dust off those daydreams of yours. Always wanted to write the next "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" or open a UFO-themed café? Now is the time to channel your inner Vulcan logic and lay some serious groundwork.
Beware though, Saturn in Pisces isn't all rainbows and unicorns. It's more like being audited by a very persistent cosmic taxman. Our friendly giant won’t hesitate to poke and prod at your precious daydreams, asking all the hard questions. You might feel like slamming the door in his ringed face, but remember, his meddling comes from a place of tough love.
Adding to the fun, Pisces – who is basically the zodiac's resident sleep guru – might mix things up for your usual Z's. Expect some restless nights, strange dreams, or even sleepwalking (hopefully not into any inter-dimensional portals). But don't fret, it’s the universe’s way of saying, “Hey buddy, time to find that inner Zen.” Try meditating or take a relaxing moonlit walk. And hey, a little catnap during the day never hurt anyone. Just be sure to keep a dream journal handy, who knows when you'll get your next big idea!
So remember, while Saturn in Pisces might seem like a cosmic clash of titans, it's actually an opportunity for you to boldly go where no one has gone before. So grab your telescope, your dream journal, and your best pair of galactic sneakers, because it's time to shoot for the stars!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 54' 27", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2853747221km away and approaching.
Okay my starry-eyed friends, hang onto your cosmic socks because things are about to get a little... Uranian. That's right, our distant celestial cousin, Uranus, has decided to crash on Taurus' couch for a while. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Taurus? Stability is their middle name! They won't take kindly to Uranus' penchant for shaking things up." And you'd be right... except for one minor detail: nobody asked Taurus.
Picture this: Taurus, the celestial embodiment of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," suddenly having to deal with Uranus, who's basically the cosmic equivalent of that friend who decides to rearrange your entire living room because "the Feng Shui was off." It's about as comfortable as a fish riding a bicycle, but hey, it's not like we have a say in the matter. The universe does love its sitcoms.
So, what does this mean for us, the unsuspecting extras in this cosmic drama? Well, for starters, that piggy bank of yours might start looking more like a Rubik's cube. Suddenly, handling money might feel like trying to solve quantum physics on a caffeine high. Banks turning into digital playgrounds, currencies doing the cha-cha, and the stock market playing hopscotch - it’s not the apocalypse, just Uranus in town!
But hold on, it's not all about financial vertigo. This is also a time for personal growth. Or as I like to call it, "Uranian therapy". You see, Uranus isn’t just here to wreak havoc; it’s here to liberate us. The chains of debt, the ghastly specter of taxes, the soul-sucking vortex of rent and mortgages – it’s time to rethink our relationship with these monetary monsters.
So, buckle up, my celestial comrades. This ride might be a bit bumpy, but remember: change is the only constant in the universe. Or as I imagine Uranus would say, "Resistance is futile, but snacks are welcome."
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 18' 18", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4323647856km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 00' 45", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5130677792km away and receding.
The Sun
The Sun
The Sun
Venus
Venus