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24 hr Summary... Solar activity reached high levels due to an X1.2 flare from Region 3256 (S22W74, Eso/beta-gamma) at 29/0233 UTC. The associated CME off the WSW limb was modeled and determined to be well ahead of Earths orbit. This region also produced an M1.2/1f flare that peaked around 29/1407 UTC and a M1.1 flare at 29/2347 UTC. A faint CME signature can be seen in available coronagraph imagery starting around 26/1612 UTC, likely associated with the M1.2 flare, but the ejecta is not likely to influence Earth. Another CME was associated with a prominence eruption in the southeast quadrant first observed lifting off in GOES-16 SUVI around 30/1100 UTC. This CME was modeled with results expected back with the next update.
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.
Solar wind parameters were mostly at background levels but the IMF remained slightly enhanced. Total field strength was steady around 6 nT until midday when it increased and remained nearer to 9 nT. Bz only underwent brief and minor southward excursions. Wind speeds were generally at 400 km/s or less, although readings have been less reliable with the low density environment. The phi angle was oriented in a negative solar sector.
There is a 20% 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.
The waxing moon is currently in Cancer, at 21 degrees, 54' 23", at a velocity of 11.9 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 8.4 days old. It is 404459.04 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 09 Ari 17' 02", and is 149372310km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon will change from Cancer to Leo in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 21 Can 54' 23", and is 404051km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is prograde at 22 Ari 02' 41", moving at 1.9 degrees per day, and is 177862828km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Taurus
Venus is prograde at 15 Tau 56' 29", moving at 1.19 degrees per day, and is 179950956km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Cancer
Mars is prograde at 02 Can 20' 02", moving at 0.5 degrees per day, and is 214913902km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Aries
Jupiter is prograde at 18 Ari 42' 08", moving at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 887791184km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 02 Pis 32' 38", moving at 0.1 degrees per day, and is 1584951751km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 16 Tau 42' 45", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3057800510km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 39' 15", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4619542777km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 00 Aqu 06' 46", moving at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5247686805km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 09 Ari 17' 02" |
Moon | 21 Can 54' 23" |
Mercury | 22 Ari 02' 41" |
Venus | 15 Tau 56' 29" |
Mars | 02 Can 20' 02" |
Jupiter | 18 Ari 42' 08" |
Saturn | 02 Pis 32' 38" |
Uranus | 16 Tau 42' 45" |
Neptune | 25 Pis 39' 15" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 06' 46" |
Mercury
Broaden your mental horizons today. Expand your consciousness by going to new places, both in thought and in person. Today is a good day to reconcile differences of opinions with others as both you and they are more tolerant of differing viewpoints. Legal activities as well as travel are favored today.
Venus
Mars