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Solar activity was at low levels. Region 3435 (N10W37, Dki/Beta-Gamma-Delta) continued to be the most complex region on the visible disk, maintained a weak delta and gamma configuration, and produced C-class flares. Region 3445 (S14W09, Dai/Beta-Delta) underwent some minor consolidation in its intermediate spots and was responsible for a C9.9 flare at 25/0813 UTC, the largest of the period. Region 3443 (N28W81, Eso/Beta-Gamma) showed little signs of change, although it became foreshortened and less visible, and produced low-level C-class flares. Region 3447 (S23E08, Dao/Beta) underwent notable evolution as it developed penumbra on both poles and increased in spot count.
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 reflected CME influences, likely from the 22 Sep event from AR 3435. Total field increased to peaks of 32-34 nT between approximately 25/0644-1131 UTC, but has since decreased gradually to 18-19 nT. The Bz component of the IMF underwent maximum southward deflections of up to -16 nT during the early hours of the day, but then shifted northward and primarily remained so after approximately 25/0400 UTC. Solar wind speeds were relatively unimpressive however, averaging between ~420-500 Km/s. Phi was predominantly positive beginning around 25/0730 UTC.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 25% chance of a moderate event, and a 5% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Aquarius, at 18 degrees, 50' 24", at a velocity of 14.83 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 11.1 days old. It is 363546.26 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 Libra
The Sun is at 02 Lib 55' 01", and is 150009025km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Aquarius
The Moon will change from Aquarius to Pisces in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 18 Aqu 50' 24", and is 362492km away and approaching.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 15 Vir 52' 11", moving at 1.37 degrees per day, and is 157391423km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 20 Leo 17' 24", moving at 0.65 degrees per day, and is 73129339km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 19 Lib 21' 26", moving at 0.66 degrees per day, and is 379443897km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 14 Tau 48' 07", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 624880118km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 01 Pis 44' 28", moving backwards at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 1330458441km away and receding.
Well, stargazers, it's about that time again. Saturn, our celestial taskmaster, has taken up residence in Pisces, the zodiac's dreamland. And let me tell you, it's like Sheldon Cooper crashing a Renaissance Faire. It's Spock at a poetry slam. It's... well, you get the idea. Saturn being in Pisces is like your science teacher showing up in your daydream about becoming a superhero. Suddenly, you're not just flying around in spandex, you're calculating the aerodynamics of your cape, assessing the physical exertion of lifting cars, and wondering how to pay taxes on your secret lair. That's right, Saturn in Pisces means it's time to put on your lab coat and inspect those dreams under a microscope. I know, I know, it sounds as fun as doing long division while riding a roller coaster. But trust me, this cosmic combo is here to help us turn our dreams into reality. Now, don't go barricading the door to your dreamworld just yet. Sure, Saturn might feel like that one roommate who always insists on a cleaning schedule and separate shelves in the fridge. But listen up, Saturn's advice is like listening to Bill Nye explain quantum physics - it's practical, it's logical, and it just might blow your mind. Of course, with all this intense scrutiny, we may start to feel a bit... restless. You know, like staying up until 3am watching a documentary on string theory. But fear not! This is the perfect excuse to embrace your inner Zen master. Meditate, take moonlit walks, start a dream journal, or if you're like me, just invest in an extra-soft pair of pajamas and an eye mask. So let's welcome Saturn into Pisces like a surprise pop quiz. It might be challenging, but remember - even Einstein started with E=MC². And who knows? By the time Saturn packs up and moves on, we just might find ourselves living our dreams - cape not included.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 45' 08", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2837412865km away and approaching.
Well, strap on your anti-gravity boots and prepare for a celestial roller coaster ride because Uranus, the rebellious teenager of our solar system, has just sauntered into the serene pastures of Taurus. Imagine a punk rocker crashing a tea party and you've got the basic idea. This is like trying to teach a sloth to breakdance - it's not going to be pretty, but it's definitely going to be interesting.
Taurus, the celestial embodiment of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it', will now have to deal with Uranus, the planet that loves to shake things up just because it can. It's like an inter-galactic game of Jenga where we're all waiting to see what piece Uranus will pull out next. The old ways of doing things might suddenly seem as outdated as a floppy disk in a quantum computer.
Now, Taurus is the Warren Buffet of the zodiac, all about the Benjamins and financial stability. But with Uranus in the mix, we may need to brace ourselves for some cosmic-level Wall Street shenanigans. Banks may start accepting space rocks as currency, you might find yourself investing in asteroid real estate, and who knows, maybe your next paycheck will be delivered by a drone. Remember, Uranus is in retrograde, meaning it’s moving backward – or at least, it appears to be. This could mean reversing trends or revisiting old issues. So if you've been having dreams about using floppy disks - this might be the time!
On a personal level, it's time to rethink our material world like a hipster at a thrift store. Do we really need that avocado toast printer or the latest model of the quantum smartphone? Uranus is here to liberate us from our materialistic chains. It's like a cosmic Marie Kondo, urging us to only keep what sparks joy and toss out the rest. And remember, change is the only constant in this universe. So, don’t dig your heels in, go with the (zero gravity) flow. The only thing we can predict with certainty is that things are about to get a lot more interesting!
So buckle up, Earthlings! It's going to be quite a ride. But remember, even the most turbulent space journeys can lead to new galaxies of understanding. And who
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 05' 04", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4324959722km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 27 Cap 56' 36", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5149467773km away and receding.
Mercury
Venus
Venus