Retrograde Report for 18 December, 2023

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

First things first, Mercury is in Capricorn. Now where did I put my woolly socks? And my calculator? Because it's going to be a time of practical thinking and hard work for everyone. We're talking more "Let's balance the checking account" and less "Let's dive deep into philosophical debates." So, consider this your pre-emptive "you're welcome" when you find that lost fiver in your pocket. #MercuryInCapricorn #PracticalityFTW

Meanwhile, Venus is lounging in sultry Scorpio, reminding us all to embrace our inner sexy nerd. Venus in Scorpio is like that hot librarian who catches your eye and you think, "Do I dare?". Why yes, my friend, you dare indeed. It's time to take risks in love. So, go on, ask that cutie from the comic book store out. #VenusInScorpio #NerdLove

Mars in Sagittarius has us all feeling a bit like explorers of the cosmos. It's time to get your Neil Armstrong on, but remember, there's no need to literally jump off a cliff. Metaphorical cliffs are just as good and much safer. So, embrace new experiences, but please stay safe. #MarsInSagittarius #AdventureTime

Jupiter is hanging out in Taurus, which is like being at a buffet and wanting to try everything, but also wanting to sit in the corner and enjoy a good book. It's a time of indulgence but also practicality. Balance is key here. Get that second helping of pie, but maybe skip the third. #JupiterInTaurus #PracticalIndulgence

Saturn in Pisces is like being at a science fair and realizing you've built a model of the wrong solar system. You might feel a bit out of place, but it's okay. Everyone's a little weird here. Embrace the oddity and go with the flow. You might just invent the next big thing! #SaturnInPisces #EmbraceTheWeird

Uranus in Taurus is whispering "innovation" while also reminding us to stay grounded. It's like being Elon Musk but also your grandmother

The moon is currently in Pisces, at 05 degrees, 58' 57", at a velocity of 14.27 degrees per day.

The First Quarter moon is currently 5.7 days old. It is 363320.06 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan 2024.

Solar wind parameters became enhanced after 17/0600 UTC due to the arrival of CME influence from activity on the Sun over 14-15 Dec (the exact time was unknown due to satellite data gaps). Solar wind speed increased from approximately 445 km/s to near 550 km/s by midday before a decreasing trend moved speeds to ~480 km/s by the end of the period. Total field ranged from 4-16 nT while the Bz component was between +/-14 nT.

There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 30% chance of a minor event, a 15% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.