Retrograde Report for 10 October, 2023

There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

Ahoy Astro-Nerds!

Alright, you stargazing smegheads, let's get down to the astrological nitty-gritty. Mercury, the celestial chatterbox, is currently hanging out in Libra, the zodiac's charming diplomat. Prepare for a social whirlwind full of eloquent speeches and well-balanced arguments. Or just more gossips at the water cooler about who’s been raiding the office fridge. #MercuryInLibra #WatchYourLunch

Meanwhile, Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is feeling a bit under the weather in Virgo, the sign of work, health, and service. So, instead of romantic candlelit dinners, expect more of cleaning up after your partner's mess or arguing over the correct way to load the dishwasher. Ah, the sweet scent of romance... or is that just bleach? #VenusInVirgo #LoveIsInTheAirFreshener

Mars, the planet of action, is also squatting in Libra. Now, Mars isn't exactly comfortable here; it's like trying to fit a Klingon into a Starfleet uniform – awkward, but entertaining to watch. Expect to see diplomacy and tact on overdrive, or just people passive-aggressively insisting they're "fine." #MarsInLibra #PassiveAggressiveGalaxy

Jupiter, our jolly giant, is lounging in Taurus, making us all feel like cosmic couch potatoes. This planet-sign combo is like a celestial Netflix binge – comfortable, indulgent, and likely to result in an oversized waistline. #JupiterInTaurus #CelestialCouchPotato

Saturn, the stern taskmaster of the zodiac, is nestled in dreamy Pisces. It's like mixing Vulcan logic with Romulan emotion – prepare for some reality checks in the most unexpected places. Like realizing you've spent too much time in your Star Trek pajamas. #SaturnInPisces #RealityCheck

Uranus, the planet of rebellion, is also in Taurus, shaking up our comfort zones and making us question our routines. It's like a cosmic alarm clock waking us up to new possibilities. Or just another reason to hit the snooze button. #UranusInTaurus #CosmicWakeUpCall

Neptune, the dream

The moon is currently in Leo, at 27 degrees, 02' 00", at a velocity of 11.84 degrees per day.

The Waning Crescent moon is currently 25.4 days old. It is 405476.41 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, as measured by both the DSCOVR and ACE spacecrafts, were mostly nominal. Total field increased slightly reaching 6-7 nT, and the Bz component underwent a sustained southward deflection of -5 to -6 nT from approximately 09/0650-1801 UTC. During this time phi was variable, but was otherwise in a positive solar sector thereafter.

There is a 20% 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.