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Solar activity was at moderate levels. Region 3435 (N09E03, Dki/beta) produced a long-duration M1.2/Sf flare at 22/0336 UTC. The flare was due to an approximate 17 degree filament structure lifting off beginning at 22/0153 UTC. A likely associated CME was observed off the NE limb in SOHO/LASCO C2 imagery beginning at 22/0224 UTC. Region 3435 also produced an M1.9/Sf flare at 22/2300 UTC. At 22/0645 UTC, another filament eruption was observed centered near N36W05. An associated CME was observed off the NNW limb beginning at 22/0736 UTC. Both CMEs were modelled with a potential glancing blow early to midday on 24 Sep.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
Solar wind parameters were at nominal levels. Solar wind speed averaged around 400 km/s. Total field ranged from 2-5 nT while the Bz component was between +3/-4 nT. Phi angle was variable.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 20% chance of a moderate event, and a 5% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Capricorn, at 05 degrees, 43' 40", at a velocity of 13.83 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 7.9 days old. It is 370765.52 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 will change from Virgo to Libra in the next 24 hours.
The Sun is at 29 Vir 58' 47", and is 150138066km away and approaching.The Moon
The Moon is in Capricorn
The Moon is at 05 Cap 43' 40", and is 374768km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 12 Vir 10' 31", moving at 1.07 degrees per day, and is 144843968km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 18 Leo 25' 42", moving at 0.59 degrees per day, and is 69983340km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 17 Lib 22' 20", moving at 0.66 degrees per day, and is 378864118km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 15 Tau 00' 01", moving backwards at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 629520651km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 01 Pis 55' 19", moving backwards at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 1326792598km away and receding.
Alright, stargazers, buckle up! Our old buddy Saturn, the cosmic taskmaster, has parked his celestial keister in Pisces, the dreamy fish of the zodiac. That's like having your high school principal show up at a Grateful Dead concert.
But before you cringe and start looking for the nearest exit, take a deep breath. This isn't the time to run from the stern gaze of Saturn - it's the time to embrace it. Remember that one time when you daydreamed about opening a vegan food truck or building a wormhole generator? Now's the time to dust off those dreams and give 'em a good long look. Get out your notepad and start jotting down those business plans or physics equations.
Don't get me wrong, Saturn in Pisces isn't all rainbows and unicorns. Imagine your dad barging into your room, insisting on cleaning up your mess, even though you've clearly marked it as a "no-go zone". That's Saturn in Pisces. It might feel intrusive and uncomfortable, but trust me, you'll thank him later. So open up, let him in, and listen to his advice - no matter how much it feels like a lecture!
And hey, with all these extra thoughts floating around in the Piscean pool, don't be surprised if your sleep takes a hit. You might find yourself becoming more nocturnal than an owl at a night market. Don't fight it. Embrace the insomnia, meditate, take a walk among the trees, or even take a power nap (but keep that dream journal nearby). Heck, you might want to hit the hay a bit early just to give your brain some downtime. Because, if you listen closely, you'll find that Saturn's stern lectures are actually brimming with wisdom.
So, there you have it! Saturn in Pisces, folks - a mix of stern discipline and dreamy inspiration, like your high school principal leading a psychedelic rock band. It might seem a little weird at first, but trust me, it's going to be one heck of a ride!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 48' 57", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2843339139km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 10' 01", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4324131913km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 27 Cap 57' 57", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5142264867km away and receding.
Alright, space cadets, buckle up! Our old friend Pluto - no, not the Disney dog, the other one, the 'not-quite-a-planet-but-we-love-him-anyway' one - is currently taking a joyride through the stoic sign of Capricorn. Now, imagine a chilled-out hippie (like yours truly) trying to run a Fortune 500 company. That's kind of what we're dealing with here.
You see, the cosmic energy of Pluto and Capricorn together is like mixing oil with... well, more oil. Both are all about that power and success, hustling 24/7, working towards that big bang of achievement. They're like the ultimate power couple of the zodiac world. Beyoncé and Jay Z, who?
But here's the catch, my star-gazing comrades. With great power comes... a potential disregard for anyone else's opinion. Yup, you might find yourself giving side-eye to anyone who dares to have a different perspective. It's like Pluto and Capricorn are hosting a party and they've forgotten to invite compassion.
However, Pluto isn't just about flexing its muscles in this cosmic gym. This distant chunk of icy rock also wants us to kick our bad habits into the outer stratosphere. We're talking about those pesky patterns that are about as useful as an inflatable dartboard. But remember, in the process of this celestial spring cleaning, some destruction is bound to happen. Just make sure it's the constructive kind, not the 'I-just-spilled-my-latte-on-my-laptop' type.
So there you have it, folks. Pluto in Capricorn, a cosmic drama of power, ambition, and a dash of intolerance. Keep your wits about you, stay flexible to different ideas, and remember to recycle those old habits into stardust. Happy star-sailing!
The Sun
The Sun
Mercury
Venus