Retrograde Report for 4 August, 2023

There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Welcome Cosmic Wanderers!

Oh, you brave souls daring to dabble in the turbulent tides of our planetary retrograde! If you thought this was going to be a smooth sailing trip through the cosmos, think again. Buckle up your asteroid belts, my friends, because we're in for a ride that’s more twisty than a black hole spaghetti-fication experience! #AstroNerdHumor

First off, Mercury, our cosmic messenger is hanging out in Virgo. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Does this mean my emails will finally get sorted?" Sadly, no, but it does mean that your Google searches are about to get a lot more detailed. Prepare to descend down Wikipedia rabbit holes, folks! #MercuryInVirgo

Venus, our planet of love and beauty, is currently strutting its stuff in Leo. So, expect to feel a little more ‘extra’ than usual, because the universe basically just handed us all the cosmic equivalent of a hot pink feather boa. Time to shine, baby! #VenusInLeo

Mars is also shacking up in Virgo. This planetary roommate situation might have you feeling like you've got the energy of a caffeinated squirrel with a to-do list. Just remember, even superheroes need a break — and an occasional nap. #MarsInVirgo

Jupiter is lounging around in Taurus, so expect feelings of abundance, but also a strange craving for luxury ice cream flavors. Don't question it, embrace it. Remember, Ben & Jerry's is a valid form of self-care. #JupiterInTaurus

Saturn, the cosmic taskmaster, is chilling in Pisces. This could lead to some deep introspection or the sudden urge to organize your sock drawer by color and pattern. To each their own, right? #SaturnInPisces

Uranus is causing a ruckus in Taurus, so if you've been feeling a bit rebellious or have started to question the merits of a 9-to-5 job, well, you can blame it on Uranus. #UranusInTaurus

Neptune in Pisces might have you dreaming of distant galaxies or finding deep philosophical meanings in old episodes of Star Trek. Just go with it. That's Neptune

The moon is currently in Pisces, at 16 degrees, 54' 48", at a velocity of 14.91 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 17.7 days old. It is 364814.09 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 9:38:49, 16 Aug 2023. The next full moon is at 1:37:05, 31 Aug 2023.

Solar wind parameters were slightly enhanced with total field ranging from 2-9 nT. Solar wind speed ranged from 322-393 km/s while the Bz component was between +7/-4 nT. Phi angle was predominantly positive with multiple deviations into a negative sector.

There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 10% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.