There are currently 6 planets in retrograde:

Planetary Retrograde Report

Greetings, interstellar explorers! Let's start by acknowledging the cosmic traffic jam up there. Yes, Mercury is in Virgo, and much like a nerdy librarian who has lost his glasses, it's squinting at the fine print, trying to make sense of...well...everything. So if you find yourself suddenly obsessed with organizing your sock drawer or alphabetizing your spice rack, blame it on Mercury. #MercuryInVirgo #NerdLife

Meanwhile, Venus is lounging in Leo, sipping her cosmic cocktail and making everyone fall in love with her. She’s like the popular kid at the celestial high school dance. If you feel an irresistible urge to strut your stuff, don't resist. It’s Venus calling the shots. #VenusInLeo #StarStruck

And then we have Mars in Libra. Mars, the warrior planet, in the sign of peace and diplomacy? It's like casting a gladiator in a rom-com. Expect some unexpected shake-ups in your routine. #MarsInLibra #PeacefulWarrior

Jupiter is cosying up in Taurus, like a billionaire in a luxury spa. If you suddenly feel the need for a 5-course meal or a gold-plated phone cover, don't be surprised. Jupiter's got you indulging in the finer things in life. #JupiterInTaurus #LuxuryLife

Saturn in Pisces is a bit like a strict headmaster at a school for clairvoyants. It's all about balancing the practical with the mystical. Do you feel a sudden need to meditate with a spreadsheet? That’s Saturn talking. #SaturnInPisces #PracticalMystic

Uranus in Taurus is shaking things up, sort of like a mad scientist let loose in a pottery class. Expect to be pushed out of your comfort zone, but remember, that's where the magic happens. #UranusInTaurus #ComfortZoneBuster

Neptune in Pisces is like a daydreaming poet in a world of his own. Prepare for a surge of creativity, and maybe even a little confusion. But let's face it, who needs reality when you've got imagination? #NeptuneInPisces #DreamOn

The moon is currently in Aries, at 10 degrees, 14' 39", at a velocity of 14.68 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 17.3 days old. It is 368516.9 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 1:40:05, 15 Sep 2023. The next full moon is at 9:58:21, 29 Sep 2023.

Solar wind parameters continued to contain enhancements in the IMF and wind speeds. Total magnetic field strength ranged from 7-11 nT and the Bz component reached as far south as -9 nT. Solar wind speeds increased from ~420 km/s at 01/1800 UTC to ~545 km/s. Phi angle was primarily oriented in the positive sector.

There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.