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Solar activity was at moderate levels. A region just beyond the SE limb near S25 produced an M1.1/Sf flare at 08/1241 UTC. Regions 3733 (N03, L=334), 3736 (S18W00, Cso/beta), 3738 (S08E30, Ekc/beta-gamma), and 3740 (S17W32, Bxo/beta) produced C-class activity. Growth and consolidation was observed in Region 3738. The rest of the spotted regions were relatively stable or in gradual decay. 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 mildly enhanced, possibly due to weak HSS activity. Total field increased to 11 nT by 08/1028 UTC before decreasing to near 2-3 nT by the end of the period, while Bt was variable between +/-8 nT. Solar wind speed was variable between 354-438 km/s. Phi angle was mostly positive.
There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Leo, at 26 degrees, 12' 56", at a velocity of 12.21 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 3.2 days old. It is 401235.39 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 11:14:21, 4 Aug, 2024. The next full moon is at 18:28:35, 19 Aug, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Cancer
The Sun is at 17 Can 32' 37", and is 152092482km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Leo
The Moon will change from Leo to Virgo in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 26 Leo 12' 56", and is 399210km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Leo
Mercury is prograde at 10 Leo 49' 53", moving at 1.49 degrees per day, and is 158309096km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Cancer
Venus is prograde at 27 Can 01' 52", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 254453301km away and approaching.
These are the voyages of the starship Venus in Cancer. Its continuing mission: to explore strange new feelings, to seek out deeper connections and new levels of intimacy, and to boldly cuddle where no one has cuddled before!
Dear cosmic explorers, prepare your love phasers for this emotional rollercoaster with Venus, our beloved planet of sensitivity and affection, joining forces with the ever-nurturing Cancer. As we embark on this galactic journey, expect your romantic relationships to enter warp speed, finally leaving commitment-phobia behind like a distant asteroid field.
Set your course for home, as the gravitational pull towards family becomes stronger during this interstellar voyage. Redecorate your quarters, stock up on cozy blankets, and cultivate a safe space for all your loved ones to beam down into. If you're considering buying or selling a planetary base of operations, now is the prime time to make that quantum leap, with money-savvy Venus docking in real estate-related Cancer.
But beware, fellow spacefarers, for this celestial alignment may leave you feeling as moody as a Klingon after a raktajino-fueled binge. Emotional sensitivity levels will be set on high, leaving you vulnerable to potential heart-phaser attacks. Channel your inner Cancer and retreat to your cozy shell if necessary, but remember: vulnerability can open your heart like a wormhole, allowing love to flow through faster than the speed of light.
So strap in and enjoy the ride, cosmic voyagers, as Venus transitions from the nurturing embrace of Cancer to the roaring fires of Leo within the next 24 hours, traveling an astonishing 105,230,464.037800029km on its prograde journey. May love and laughter fill your hearts and homes as we navigate this emotional frontier together.
Live long and prosper, my dear star travelers!
Mars
Mars is in Taurus
Mars is prograde at 21 Tau 52' 04", moving at 0.71 degrees per day, and is 254806092km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 09 Gem 58' 32", moving at 0.21 degrees per day, and is 867190573km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 19 Pis 21' 13", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 1370503046km 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 26 Tau 04' 39", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 3021842952km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 29 Pis 55' 09", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 4424403058km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 01 Aqu 11' 50", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5095934743km 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!
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Venus
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