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24 hr Summary... Solar activity was at low levels. Around the NW limb, a long duration C1.0 x-ray event was observed at 02/0826 UTC. Regions 3262 (S18W74, Hax/alpha) and 3264 (N16W46, Hsx/alpha) were quiet and stable through the period. New Region 3270 (S23W04, Dao/beta) developed rapidly during the later half of the period and produced multiple C-class events including a C3.4/Sn flare 02/2313, a C1.8/Sf flare at 02/2029 UTC, and a C1.3/Sf flare at 02/2203. New Region 3269 (S25E42, Axx/alpha) was also numbered.
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 remained elevated due to continued influence from a negative polarity CH HSS. Total magnetic field strength was between 2-7 nT while the Bz component varied between +/-6 nT. Solar wind speeds varied between ~500-600 km/s. Phi angle was predominantly oriented in the negative sector.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 15% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Virgo, at 09 degrees, 40' 16", at a velocity of 12.14 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 12 days old. It is 402370.94 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 13 Ari 13' 57", and is 149540935km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Virgo
The Moon is at 09 Vir 40' 16", and is 400858km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury will change from Aries to Taurus in the next 24 hours.
Mercury is prograde at 29 Ari 17' 00", moving at 1.7 degrees per day, and is 164181420km away and approaching.Venus
Venus is in Taurus
Venus is prograde at 20 Tau 40' 41", moving at 1.18 degrees per day, and is 176087201km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Cancer
Mars is prograde at 04 Can 19' 59", moving at 0.5 degrees per day, and is 220802624km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Aries
Jupiter is prograde at 19 Ari 39' 51", moving at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 889270604km away and receding.
Hold on to your crystals, cosmic comrades, because Jupiter, the largest party animal in our solar system, is crashing through Aries like a bull in an astrology shop! Currently a whopping 889,260,040.461517572 km away, Jupiter is doing its thing in prograde, and it's time to whip out your lab coats, light your incense, and prepare for some serious intellectual fireworks.
During this transit, Jupiter in Aries is like having Nikola Tesla, Jimi Hendrix, and Yoda combined into one cosmic force. Our minds are buzzing with all sorts of innovative ideas, and we're ready to boldly go where no astro-nerds have gone before. Forget the limits of your past, because it's time to channel your inner MacGyver and concoct some ingenious solutions for the future.
With Jupiter in Aries, strategy is for slowpokes. We're all about carpe diem, baby! The more time we spend planning, the more we'll be bogged down by pesky details and problems. The universe is giving us the green light to shoot from the hip and learn from every experience – even if it involves a few epic faceplants along the way.
Now, while Jupiter usually loves a good group study session, during this transit it's embracing its inner rebel and advocating for some DIY education. Don't be afraid to take risks and learn things your own way – even if that means building a particle accelerator in your garage (just don't forget your safety goggles).
But beware, cosmic warriors! With opinions hotter than a supernova, Jupiter in Aries can ignite some serious confrontations, whether it's on Twitter or at the United Nations. We must resist the urge to become too self-absorbed and remember that sometimes, two heads (or even billions) are better than one. Let's channel our inner Bill Nye and keep our minds open to learning from others.
During this transit, luck is a DIY project. When we harness the power to shape our lives, we can unlock opportunities, relationships, and all sorts of cosmic goodies that we never knew existed. Jupiter wants us to grow like an unstoppable beanstalk and realize that we each hold the key to our own nerdy nirvana – we just need to remember to put
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 02 Pis 57' 27", moving at 0.1 degrees per day, and is 1578723588km away and approaching.
Alright, my cosmic comrades, it's time to grab your telescopes and surfboards because Saturn is chilling in Pisces, and it's about to get groovy! This far-out planetary alignment has Saturn, the Cosmic Taskmaster, kickin' back in the dreamy waters of Pisces, which is like 1,578,772,956.817074060 kilometers away, man. Oh, and guess what? It's currently prograde, so you know things are gonna get interesting.
Now, when Saturn hangs out with Pisces, it's like a gnarly blend of tough love and spiritual enlightenment. It's time to take those wild daydreams of yours and turn them into reality, man. You know, like writing that sci-fi novel about a time-traveling astrologer, or opening up that vegan smoothie shop with a built-in observatory! So, sit back, meditate, and let the cosmic vibes guide your next steps. Just make sure you have a notepad ready, 'cause the universe is about to drop some serious knowledge on you.
Of course, having Saturn up in our Piscean grill can feel a bit intrusive, like that one time you caught your dad reading your secret diary full of alien abduction theories. It's totally normal to feel a bit defensive, but don't let that stop you from embracing Saturn's wisdom. Trust me, dude, the universe has got your back.
And with all this focus on the dreamy realm of Pisces, you might find yourself tossing and turning at night, wondering if you left the stove on in your astral kitchen. No worries, man! Just use this time to chillax, meditate, or take a leisurely stroll among the trees. Heck, even take a power nap, but be ready to jot down any far-out dreams that come your way. And remember, it's important to catch some Z's, so try to hit the hay a little earlier than usual to give your mind some time to unwind and soak up all that cosmic wisdom.
So, my fellow stargazers, let's ride this cosmic wave and make the most of Saturn in Pisces. Embrace the lessons and guidance from the universe, and watch your dreams manifest into reality, dude! Peace out and happy star surfing!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 16 Tau 54' 37", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3063766019km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 48' 05", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4616951344km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 00 Aqu 10' 13", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5238454649km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 13 Ari 13' 57" |
Moon | 09 Vir 40' 16" |
Mercury | 29 Ari 17' 00" |
Venus | 20 Tau 40' 41" |
Mars | 04 Can 19' 59" |
Jupiter | 19 Ari 39' 51" |
Saturn | 02 Pis 57' 27" |
Uranus | 16 Tau 54' 37" |
Neptune | 25 Pis 48' 05" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 10' 13" |
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Mars