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Solar activity was high. Region 3664 (S17W48, Fkc/beta-gamma-delta) produced the vast majority of X-ray flare activity this period; the largest of which was an X3.9/2b flare at 10/0654 UTC. Strong radio bursts and Type II and IV radio sweeps were associated with the X3.9, and the associated halo CME is expected to arrive on 12 May. Region 3664 continued a trend of growth and was quite dynamic throughout the period, especially in the intermediate spot area. The remaining regions were either stable or in decay. .Forecast... Solar activity is expected to persist at high to very high levels over 11-13 May, with M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) and X-class flares (R3/Strong) expected, due primarily to the flare potential of Region 3664.
NOAA reports a Severe Solar Storm! Retrograde effects are extremely increased! The solar wind speed is high, making retrograde effects significantly increased!
This period saw the arrival of an strong interplanetary shock beginning at around 10/1635 UTC. Following initial shock arrival, total field strength increased to a peak of 55 nT and Bz was sustained southward, by as much as -47 nT, after 10/1645 UTC. Solar wind speeds increased sharply to around 700 km/s following shock arrival, with a peak value of 741 km/s observed at 10/1735 UTC. Conditions further enhanced later in the period, seeing Bt reach 74 nT, Bz deviate southward to near -50 nT, and solar winds peak over 800 km/s. .Forecast... A strongly enhanced solar wind environment and CME influences are expected to continue on 11 May. A weaker enhancement is likely on 12-13 May due to CH HSS influences and the anticipated arrival of at least two halo CMEs that left the Sun over 09-10 May.
There is a 1% chance of solar activity, with a 1% chance of a minor event, a 35% chance of a moderate event, and a 65% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Cancer, at 01 degrees, 44' 41", at a velocity of 13.41 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 3.4 days old. It is 385632.04 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 12:40:02, 6 Jun, 2024. The next full moon is at 1:10:32, 22 Jun, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Taurus
The Sun is at 21 Tau 03' 20", and is 151101056km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon is at 01 Can 44' 41", and is 381537km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is prograde at 24 Ari 55' 04", moving at 1.04 degrees per day, and is 127135651km away and receding.
Listen up, star gazers! Mercury, that swift-footed messenger of the gods, is doing its retrograde samba in Aries, the cosmic Rambo. Now, if you're thinking this means your Wi-Fi will start acting like a sulky teenager, or your GPS will guide you to the North Pole instead of Home Depot, take a deep breath. It's not that kind of retrograde. This is more like an intellectual Red Bull, so buckle up!
Aries waits for no one, not even for its morning coffee. So, when Mercury parks its celestial posterior in this sign, we're talking about a mental sprint, not a leisurely stroll through the park. You'll find your brain refusing to linger on last week's crossword puzzle and instead, charging ahead like a caffeinated racehorse. But be warned! This isn't the time for slow-mo replays, folks.
Got something to say? Well, with Mercury in Aries, you'll be serving unfiltered truth tea whether people ordered it or not! This transit is like cosmic courage juice, so expect to blurt out everything, from your love for 80s disco to your not-so-secret opinion about your neighbor's yard gnomes. But beware, my friends - this verbal diarrhea comes with a price. Remember, diplomacy is not an alien concept. Use it when needed!
But hey, it's not all challenging. Mercury in Aries is like a brainstorming session on steroids. You're likely to have more lightbulb moments than Thomas Edison. But here's the catch - these nuggets of wisdom are like shooting stars: Blink and you miss 'em! So grab them before they vanish into the ether of forgotten thoughts.
In a nutshell, Mercury in Aries is like a blend of Sherlock's brain, Speedy Gonzales' speed and a dash of Hulk's tact. Strap in, folks. It's going to be a wild ride!
Venus
Venus is in Taurus
Venus is prograde at 14 Tau 30' 47", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 256981329km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Aries
Mars is prograde at 08 Ari 09' 23", moving at 0.77 degrees per day, and is 289909586km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 26 Tau 31' 58", moving at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 900330979km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 17 Pis 28' 27", moving at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1511990329km away and approaching.
Okay, folks, strap in and put your space helmets on, because Saturn is hovering in Pisces. It's like the universe's version of a grumpy grandpa visiting a psychedelic fish tank. It's not just about getting starry-eyed over the nebulae though, no, Saturn is doing some cosmic housekeeping at a whopping 1,576,278,394.181507826km away. And yes, you guessed right! The old fella's gone prograde on us. We’re talking full-on forward motion.
Now, when Saturn, our celestial taskmaster, meets Pisces, the dreamy, artsy guru of the zodiac, it's like Spock meeting a Vulcan mind-meld with Picasso. It’s time to take those daydreams of yours, you know the ones where you're writing a bestselling novel or running a successful business, and give them a Vulcan salute.
This cosmic combo is here to ensure that your dreams don't just end up as beautiful supernovae in the cosmos of your mind. They want you to get off your asteroid and make things happen. You might need to draft a business plan, draw up a budget, or beam yourself up to the bank for a loan.
Now, I won’t lie to you, Saturn in Pisces isn't always a leisurely cruise on the USS Enterprise. Saturn might be the unwelcome guest who questions your most cherished dreams, but remember, the Captain doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Instead of putting up shields and firing photon torpedoes, why not let Saturn in and listen to what it has to say? After all, this cosmic old-timer has seen more than a few star systems in its day.
With Saturn in Pisces, you might find yourself feeling like you've been beamed up to the sleepless realms of insomnia. Your usual 8-hour stasis chamber sleep might seem as elusive as a Romulan cloaking device. But fear not, my starfleet! This is the perfect time to cultivate some much-needed inner peace. Meditate, take a stroll through your local holodeck forest, or simply breathe like you’re on a vacation in the oxygen-rich atmosphere of an unexplored M-class planet.
Remember, this cosmic event is all about listening to the wisdom that the universe has to offer. So, put your tr
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 22 Tau 58' 49", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 3081970735km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 29 Pis 13' 05", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4564796955km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 02 Aqu 05' 13", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 5186635398km away and approaching.
Picture this: Pluto, the wee 'planet' (we're still salty about that downgrade, aren't we?) with a heart-shaped surface feature, is hanging out in Aquarius, the sign of the water-bearer. Now, before you start picturing Pluto getting a nice splash from Aquarius' jug, remember, Aquarius is an air sign. So, no, Pluto is not getting a much-needed bath.
Pluto, the celestial equivalent of that one intense friend who always insists on deep, existential conversations at 2 AM, is all about transformation. And not just the "Oh, I think I'll cut bangs" kind, but the "I'm going to reevaluate my entire life, quit my job, and move to a Tibetan monastery" kind. Pluto doesn't do things by halves, folks.
Meanwhile, Aquarius is the sign of progress, innovation, and the odd science experiment gone wrong (or right, depending on your perspective). When these two get together, it's like a sci-fi movie plot: expect the unexpected, and then multiply it by ten.
We're talking radical shifts in science, technology, and even space travel. Who knows, maybe teleportation will finally be a thing during this transit? A girl can dream! But it's not just about cool gadgets and warp speed; it's also about humanity. This transit could see us becoming more compassionate, more empathetic, and more inclined to work together for the betterment of all.
On a personal level, Pluto in Aquarius is the cosmic kick in the pants we need to change how we view ourselves and our place in the world. Instead of being self-focused, it's time to think about what's best for all. Basically, it's about becoming more like Mr. Spock and less like Sheldon Cooper.
So, are you ready for this cosmic shake-up? Because like it or not, Pluto in Aquarius is here, and it's about to make things a whole lot more interesting!
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 21 Tau 03' 20" |
Moon | 01 Can 44' 41" |
Mercury | 24 Ari 55' 04" |
Venus | 14 Tau 30' 47" |
Mars | 08 Ari 09' 23" |
Jupiter | 26 Tau 31' 58" |
Saturn | 17 Pis 28' 27" |
Uranus | 22 Tau 58' 49" |
Neptune | 29 Pis 13' 05" |
Pluto | 02 Aqu 05' 13" R |
The Sun
Jupiter