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Solar activity was at low levels. The largest flare was a C7.5 at 29/1824 UTC from an unnumbered region just emerging near N17E79. Regions 3449 (N15E03, Csi/beta) and 3450 (S19E43, Eai/beta-gamma) continued to show slight growth. The rest of the spotted regions were either stable or slowly decaying. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
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 weak transient influence. Solar wind speed increased from approximately 400 km/s to around 450-480 km/s. Total field ranged from 6-8 nT while the Bz component was between +/-7 nT. Phi angle was mostly positive with a deviation into the negative sector between 29/0435-0845 UTC.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 20% 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 Aries, at 18 degrees, 32' 13", at a velocity of 14.64 degrees per day.
The Full moon is currently 15.7 days old. It is 369887.21 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 06 Lib 50' 24", and is 149837579km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Aries
The Moon will change from Aries to Taurus in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 18 Ari 32' 13", and is 364145km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 21 Vir 55' 27", moving at 1.63 degrees per day, and is 172796376km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 23 Leo 02' 38", moving at 0.72 degrees per day, and is 77415552km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 22 Lib 00' 52", moving at 0.67 degrees per day, and is 380100682km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 14 Tau 29' 44", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 619142232km away and approaching.
Alright my celestial comrades, grab your space snacks and settle in, because we have a cosmic conundrum to decode. Jupiter, our solar system's largest and most jovial planet (no pun intended...okay, maybe a little), has decided to crash the Taurus party. And let me tell you, things are about to get interesting. You see, Jupiter is kind of like your eccentric old uncle who loves philosophy and always has a parable on hand. Taurus, on the other hand, is more like your practical and somewhat stubborn cousin who's a master at saving money.
So, what happens when Uncle Jupes meets Cousin Taurus? Well, it's like a cosmic sitcom. You're going to find yourself digging into the depths of your inner wisdom while simultaneously trying to balance your checkbook. Spiritual enlightenment and fiscal responsibility, anyone? It’s like a buy one, get one free deal at the universe's metaphysical Costco.
With Jupiter in Taurus, it's like getting the best of both worlds. Jupiter is like the motivational speaker of the cosmos, pushing us to level up and expand our horizons, while Taurus is the reliable life coach, telling us to be patient and persistent. So basically, you get the big dreams with a solid plan to make them happen!
Now, let's talk money. Jupiter is known for its lucky streak, and Taurus is all about that cash flow. Put them together and you might be looking at a windfall. But remember, with great power comes great responsibility (thanks, Spider-Man). Be careful not to splurge all your newfound wealth on avocado toast or the latest gadget.
Lastly, Taurus does love a good indulgence, and Jupiter... well, Jupiter is not known for restraint. As such, you might find yourself justifying that extra slice of cosmic cake or fifth pair of space boots. Reminder: 'need' and 'want' are not synonyms in any galaxy.
So, buckle up, star gazers. With Jupiter in Taurus, it's time to tap into your wisdom, get practical, and maybe win the cosmic lottery. And remember, in the wise words of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 01 Pis 30' 55", moving backwards at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 1335880438km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 39' 26", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 2829915951km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 25 Pis 58' 32", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4326684783km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 27 Cap 55' 09", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5159326037km away and receding.
Alright, folks, gather round! Our tiny, controversial friend Pluto, who's been cruising through the zodiac sign of Capricorn, is currently over 5 billion kilometers away, doing its best impression of a retro vintage vinyl record—spinning backwards. Yes, folks, Pluto is in retrograde. Now, don't panic. This isn't like that one time Mercury went retrograde and you accidentally texted your ex a marriage proposal instead of your order for pizza.
Now, Pluto and Capricorn might sound like a space cowboy and his trusty steed, but they're really more like two ambitious interns at a start-up; they're both all about that hustle and bustle. They're here to help us focus, and by golly, they're so good at it, we might just forget other people exist! So, friendly reminder from your neighborhood astrologist: other people do, in fact, exist. Try not to ignore them when you're chasing those dreams.
And speaking of dreams, Pluto is also moonlighting as a cosmic Marie Kondo, urging us to chuck out old patterns that don't spark joy (or anything else productive). But remember, this isn't just a regular spring cleaning—it's more like controlled demolition. You want to make sure you're tearing down the right walls before you go swinging that celestial wrecking ball. So, be deliberate, be careful, and above all, keep your sense of humor handy. Because let's face it, when a dwarf planet billions of kilometers away affects your daily life, you have to admit, the universe has a pretty great sense of humor.
Mercury
Venus
Venus