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Solar activity reached high levels. Region 3738 (S09E40, Fkc/beta-gamma-delta) produced the strongest event of the period, an M5.3 flare (R2-Moderate) 13/1242 UTC. Associated with the event was a Type II radio sweep (est. 297 km/s), however, no discernable CMEs were observed in subsequent coronagraph imagery. At 13/2301 UTC, Region 3738 also produced an impulsive M5.0. Development continued among the regions leader and intermediate spots.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
A nominal solar wind environment prevailed throughout the period. Total field strength hovered near 5 nT and Bz was mostly positive. Solar wind speeds were between 300-350 km/s and phi transitioned from negative to positive after 13/1850 UTC.
There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 25% chance of a moderate event, and a 10% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Scorpio, at 07 degrees, 45' 50", at a velocity of 12.13 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 8.6 days old. It is 400981.71 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 23 Can 15' 58", and is 152056123km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon is at 07 Sco 45' 50", and is 399091km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Leo
Mercury is prograde at 19 Leo 05' 27", moving at 1.26 degrees per day, and is 144328204km away and approaching.
Alright, celestial stargazers, fasten your cosmic seatbelts because Mercury is lounging in Leo's den, and it's 144447404.584209234km away. Yes, that's right, we've got a space party happening right now! So what does this mean for you? Well, gather around the cosmic campfire, because we're about to get chatty.
Leo, being the fiery, attention-loving sign that it is, has invited Mercury over for a little chat, and when these two get together, let's just say things can get a bit... verbose. Ever had something on your mind but felt too shy to spill it? Well, not anymore! Mercury in Leo gives you the courage of a lion with a megaphone. Just remember, folks, while it's fun to be a chatty Cathy, try not to turn into a blabbering Bob. Mercury is speedy and Leo is expressive, so words can come flying out faster than light-speed, leaving a trail of cosmic confusion behind.
But hey, it's not all verbal vomit! Mercury in Leo isn't just about talking, it's about performing, darling! Think of yourself as a majestic space lion, mane blowing in the cosmic wind, strutting your stuff across the universe. Got a presentation, a speech, or a stand-up comedy act you've been putting off? Well, now is the time to seize the mic! With the confidence of a Lion and the wit of Mercury, you're set to wow the crowd.
And let's not forget, this is prime time for those creative juices to start flowing. Starving artists, rejoice! With Leo's passion and enthusiasm, you might find yourself suddenly inspired to paint a masterpiece, write a symphony, or finally take those salsa classes. So go ahead, pick up those paintbrushes, dust off your cameras, and let's create a cosmic spectacle!
So, folks, while Mercury hangs out in Leo's den, get ready to speak your mind, dazzle the world, and unleash that inner artist. After all, it's not every day the universe gives us an excuse to roar like a space lion!
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 04 Leo 24' 16", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 252495109km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Taurus
Mars is prograde at 26 Tau 05' 53", moving at 0.7 degrees per day, and is 250818975km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 11 Gem 12' 27", moving at 0.2 degrees per day, and is 858590922km away and approaching.
Alright you cosmic curiosities, time to buckle up! Jupiter, that gassy giant, has sidled its way into Gemini's territory and boy, is it causing a stir! You ever tried juggling jello? That's the brain gymnastics we're dealing with here. Gemini, our chatty cosmic twin, meets Jupiter, the planet of deep thinking and expansion. It's like having an existential crisis at a stand-up comedy gig; confusing, but there's popcorn so we're not complaining.
With Jupiter in Gemini, it's like your mind's been given an all-access pass to the Cosmic Netflix. Genres? Pfft, who needs 'em when you've got every idea, every concept, every thought at your fingertips? This isn't just some two-way street; we're talking multi-dimensional roundabouts here. You're not just at a crossroads; you're at the world's most complicated spaghetti junction with no traffic lights. Good luck!
Now, Gemini's known for being the life of the cosmic party, always ready with a joke or a witty comeback. So, with Jupiter joining the fun, conversations are about to get a whole lot more... interesting. We’re talking quantum physics debates at the dinner table and philosophical musings over morning coffee. But hey, you might just solve the mysteries of the universe between your cereal and toast, so who's really winning?
But be warned, star gazers, this transit is going to keep you busier than a retro gamer at a vintage arcade. You'll be reading, learning, absorbing, and chatting about everything from alien existence to why pizza tastes better cold (don't fight me on this). You’ll have so many brilliant ideas, you might need to hire a personal assistant just to keep up!
So, what's the takeaway from Jupiter’s cosmic vacation in Gemini? Be ready to open your mind wider than a black hole, my friends. Flexibility isn't just for yoga, it's for thoughts too. Don't cling to certainty like a security blanket, let yourself float in the cosmic tide of possibilities. Just remember, amidst the torrent of ideas and options, don’t forget to come up for air…and maybe a slice of that cold pizza. Peace out!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 19 Pis 13' 49", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 1357712030km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 26 Tau 18' 44", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 3009504258km away and approaching.
Attention stardust inhabitants of Earth! Brace yourselves, as Uranus, the cosmic rebel, has entered the sign of Taurus, the celestial bull. Now, I can hear some of you saying, "But I like my comfort zone! Can't we just keep things as they are?" Well, my dear earthlings, that's like asking a black hole not to swallow everything in its path. Not gonna happen!
Uranus, our galactic wild card, is all about shaking up the status quo - it's like the universe's way of saying, "Out with the old, in with the new!" And Taurus, well, this sign loves its stability like a Klingon loves a good battle. It's going to be a bit like trying to convince Spock to crack a joke – challenging, but not impossible.
Being the Wall Street of the zodiac, Taurus has the Midas touch when it comes to finances. So, with Uranus's seven-year tour in Taurus, expect some unexpected twists and turns in your financial galaxy. We might see Bitcoin becoming Bitcorn or banks transforming into digital clouds. Who knows, we might even invent a completely new form of currency - Star Trek credits, anyone?
On a personal level, this cosmic event is all about breaking free from the tractor beam of materialism. Debt? Taxes? Mortgages? They're like those pesky Romulans always causing trouble. But guess what, with Uranus in Taurus, it's time to go warp speed and change our relationships with these financial foes.
Resistance is futile, my friends. Uranus is here to set us free, like a cosmic Captain Kirk. And remember, even though change might feel like being teleported into the unknown, it can actually lead us to a place of even greater stability. So buckle up, star trekkers, and let's boldly go where no man has gone before!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 29 Pis 53' 14", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4410266712km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 01 Aqu 03' 29", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5093777177km away and approaching.
The Sun
The Sun
Venus
Mars