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Solar activity was low. The largest flare was a C8.2 at 07/2057 UTC from Region 3513 (N18E40, Eai/beta-gamma). Slight growth was observed in the trailing spots of Region 3513 and in the leader spots of Region 3511 (S22W31, Dso/beta). Slight decay occurred in Regions 3505 (S16W50, Axx/alpha), 3510 (S15W33, Dso/beta), and 3514 (N09E51, Dso/beta).
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 speed continued to decrease from approximately 565 km/s to near 480 km/s. Total field ranged from 1-5 nT while the Bz component was between +3/-2 nT. Phi angle was mostly negative.
There is a 10% chance of solar activity, with a 1% 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 Libra, at 19 degrees, 01' 18", at a velocity of 12.27 degrees per day.
The Waning Crescent moon is currently 24.9 days old. It is 399462.35 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 23:32:07, 12 Dec, 2023. The next full moon is at 0:33:43, 27 Dec, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Sagittarius
The Sun is at 15 Sag 52' 46", and is 147375881km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Libra
The Moon will change from Libra to Scorpio in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 19 Lib 01' 18", and is 396744km away and approaching.Mercury
Mercury is in Capricorn
Mercury is prograde at 06 Cap 32' 44", moving at 0.71 degrees per day, and is 138703524km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Scorpio
Venus is prograde at 04 Sco 06' 05", moving at 1.18 degrees per day, and is 153371894km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Sagittarius
Mars is prograde at 09 Sag 55' 27", moving at 0.72 degrees per day, and is 372167873km away and approaching.
Hey there, cosmic wanderers! Get ready to strap on your space boots because Mars is doing a flamenco dance in the house of our favorite celestial centaur, Sagittarius. It's like a high-energy cosmic rave where Mars is the DJ, and we're all getting down to the beats of boundless optimism and endless possibilities. No, really, it's like the universe had a few too many shots of espresso and now it's saying, "Look at me, I'm Neil Armstrong!"
When Mars, the planet of ambition, parks its spaceship in Sagittarius, the universe doesn't just whisper sweet nothings about our dreams, oh no. It grabs a megaphone and yells, "Get your buns off the couch and make those dreams a reality!" Even the obstacles are shaking in their boots. After all, who dares to stand in the way when we're riding high on the confidence of a seasoned astronaut?
But hold on to your telescopes, star gazers! The daring Mars in Sagittarius can also be a bit too...enthusiastic. It's like that one friend who, after watching a documentary on free-climbing, decides to scale the nearest skyscraper. So, let's remember to pack some moderation in our cosmic backpacks, okay?
During this interstellar phase, we're not just partygoers, we're explorers, philosophers, truth seekers! We yearn for the unknown like a black hole yearns for stars. But remember folks, seeking the truth doesn't necessarily mean you have to join an alien conspiracy theory group (although, no judgement if you do).
And guess what? It's travel time! And I don't mean booking a one-way ticket to Mars (although again, no judgement if you do). This isn't about sipping cocktails on a beach, it's about enriching our minds and hearts with new experiences. You can satisfy this cosmic wanderlust by cracking open a book, learning a new skill, or simply by trying that exotic cuisine you've always been curious about.
So, buckle up folks! It's time to boldly go where no man (or woman, or non-binary individual) has gone before!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 06 Tau 28' 24", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 625343009km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 01 Pis 30' 01", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 1487347968km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 20 Tau 05' 13", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 2801315393km away and receding.
Hold on to your telescopes, stargazers! Our rebellious celestial friend, Uranus, has decided to crash the steady and stable party of Taurus. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Taurus and change go together like socks and sandals - a fashion faux pas!" But alas, Uranus didn't get the memo and is serving us a cosmic cocktail of unexpected transformation. Taurus is looking at Uranus like a software update in the middle of a Netflix binge - inconvenient and highly unwelcome. But, as any good tech geek will tell you, those updates often fix bugs you didn't even know you had.
Now, Taurus is like that friend who still insists on paying with exact change, and Uranus is like that hipster barista introducing Bitcoin payment at your local coffee shop. We're talking about revolutionising money matters on a global scale. Expect some astrological Bitcoin or alien credit cards to pop up during Uranus's seven-year sleepover in Taurus. Banks might be as outdated as dial-up internet, and the housing and stock markets could be shaken like a Polaroid picture.
On a personal level, Uranus in Taurus is like a cosmic Marie Kondo urging us to declutter our financial closets. Those cobwebs of debt, taxes, credit card interest, rent, and mortgages are all being swept away. We're being pushed to redefine our relationship with money and materialism faster than you can say "minimalism". Resisting this change would be as futile as trying to argue with Spock about logic; it's happening whether we like it or not. The silver lining? This cosmic shake-up could lead us to a new level of stability - kind of like upgrading from a rickety old bike to a shiny new hoverboard. So, embrace the change, because after all, it's written in the stars!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 24 Pis 53' 21", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 4448201957km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 28 Cap 40' 47", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 5329018846km away and receding.
The Sun
There is a nice balance today between your emotional side and your ego. This will promote harmony between you and women, the public, family members, and children. Think about talking over emotional issues with the people you are close to as this transit brings harmony and a willingness to compromise and see the others' point of view.
Mercury
Mercury
Venus
Venus