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24 hr Summary... Solar activity was at low levels with no significant flare activity. Region 3256 (S22W04, Cso/beta) has been stable but did show growth among its intermediate spots. Region 3257 (S27E08, Hax/alpha) appears to be mostly a unipolar spot group with 2 mature spots. Region 3259 (S22E01, Bxo/beta) was generally unchanged from yesterday. Region 3260 (N20E10, Cso/beta) developed a few spots to the south of its leading spot. Region 3262 (S18E50, Cao/beta) developed a trailing spot resulting in a more complex, bipolar magnetic configuration. A potential new area of spots was in development just southwest of Region 3260, however, we await corroborating observatory reports before designation.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
The solar wind environment was enhanced due to CME passage from ejecta that likely left the sun on or around 20 Mar. Total field strength peaked at 22 nT and Bz reached a maximum southward deviation of -17 nT. Bz was southward for large portions of the period. Wind speeds decreased steadily from 500 to 400 km/s. Phi was mostly positive to neutral.
There is a 1% chance of solar activity, with a 40% chance of a minor event, a 45% chance of a moderate event, and a 15% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Taurus, at 12 degrees, 19' 39", at a velocity of 13.42 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 3.2 days old. It is 384323.39 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 4:15:48, 20 Apr, 2023. The next full moon is at 17:36:47, 5 May, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Aries
The Sun is at 03 Ari 45' 58", and is 149139584km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Taurus
The Moon is at 12 Tau 19' 39", and is 379912km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is prograde at 11 Ari 02' 50", moving at 2.01 degrees per day, and is 192360366km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Taurus
Venus is prograde at 09 Tau 18' 01", moving at 1.2 degrees per day, and is 185169574km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Gemini
Mars will change from Gemini to Cancer in the next 24 hours.
Mars is prograde at 29 Gem 36' 41", moving at 0.48 degrees per day, and is 206643795km away and receding.Jupiter
Jupiter is in Aries
Jupiter is prograde at 17 Ari 22' 06", moving at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 884929933km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 01 Pis 56' 51", moving at 0.11 degrees per day, and is 1592808139km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 16 Tau 26' 56", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3048608162km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 26' 44", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4622052301km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 00 Aqu 01' 15", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5260132393km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 03 Ari 45' 58" |
Moon | 12 Tau 19' 39" |
Mercury | 11 Ari 02' 50" |
Venus | 09 Tau 18' 01" |
Mars | 29 Gem 36' 41" |
Jupiter | 17 Ari 22' 06" |
Saturn | 01 Pis 56' 51" |
Uranus | 16 Tau 26' 56" |
Neptune | 25 Pis 26' 44" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 01' 15" |
Mars