There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

Horoscope Time, Star Gazers!

Alright folks, grab your telescope, strap in your spaceship and buckle up – we're blasting off to the cosmic world of astrological antics. We didn't parse light years of space-time just to be beaten by some pesky planetary retrogrades, did we?

Mercury in Virgo

First stop, Mercury in Virgo - or as I like to call it, "The Galactic Grammar Nazi." Expect a bucketload of analytical prowess coming your way, almost like you've got a built-in protocol droid. Just remember, no disintegrations, alright?

#NerdAlert #GrammarStarWars #MercuryInVirgo

Venus in Leo

Next, we have Venus lounging in Leo. Picture this: Princess Leia meets Chewbacca's charm. You're about to become the life of the party, my friends, just avoid any trash compactors, eh?

#BeautyAndTheWookiee #VenusInLeo

Mars in Libra

Meanwhile, Mars is cozying up in Libra, turning everyone into intergalactic diplomats. You might find yourself brokering peace treaties between Ewoks and Stormtroopers. Or worse, getting involved in politics. May the Force be with you.

#MarsInLibra #StarPeace

Jupiter in Taurus

Over yonder, we've got Jupiter hanging out in Taurus. Big, bold, and stubborn as a Tauntaun in a snowstorm. You'll feel like you could take on the whole Empire yourself. Just remember, size matters not!

#JupiterInTaurus #HothColdHardFacts

Saturn in Pisces

And then there's Saturn, playing hide-and-seek in Pisces. It's like Obi-Wan Kenobi in a cloak – mysterious and full of wisdom. Use the Force – but don't give in to fear or anger. That's the path to the Dark Side.

#SaturnInPisces #JediWisdom

Uranus and Neptune in Taurus and

The moon is currently in Scorpio, at 25 degrees, 40' 12", at a velocity of 12.81 degrees per day.

The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 4.8 days old. It is 384258.82 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 17:55:08, 14 Oct 2023. The next full moon is at 20:24:27, 28 Oct 2023.

Solar wind parameters indicated waning influence from a CME that left the Sun on 16 Sep. Total magnetic field strength decreased from 15 nT at the beginning of the period to ~7 nT near the periods end. The Bz component reached as far south as -13 nT. Solar wind speeds decreased from near 600 km/s to ~525 km/s over the day.

There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.