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Solar activity was at mostly low levels. Regions 3284 (S08, L=329) and 3287 (S25, L=241) decayed to plage. Regions 3290 (N24W45, Dro/Beta) and 3291 (N09E12, Bxo/Beta) were numbered this period, but were otherwise unremarkable. The remaining active regions were relatively stable and quiet.
The solar kp index is active, reinforcing retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is high, making retrograde effects significantly increased!
Solar wind parameters were slightly enhanced likely due to influence from a negative polarity CH HSS. Total field reached 10 nT late in the period, the Bz component ranged +/- 5 nT. Solar wind speeds ranged between ~500 to 575 km/s. Phi was negative .
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 20% 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 29 degrees, 55' 09", at a velocity of 11.92 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 6.8 days old. It is 404936.29 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 15:55:56, 19 May, 2023. The next full moon is at 3:43:56, 4 Jun, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Taurus
The Sun is at 06 Tau 44' 58", and is 150548971km 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 29 Can 55' 09", and is 403668km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Taurus
Mercury is retrograde at 14 Tau 05' 08", moving backwards at 0.48 degrees per day, and is 88806404km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Gemini
Venus is prograde at 18 Gem 28' 08", moving at 1.13 degrees per day, and is 151016261km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Cancer
Mars is prograde at 16 Can 57' 14", moving at 0.54 degrees per day, and is 254997634km away and receding.
Greetings, Earthlings! As the great Professor Bernard Quatermass would say, "Hold on to your cosmic trousers!" The red planet Mars has ventured into the crabby realm of Cancer! At a mere 254,938,549.922190011 km away, Mars is now prograde and ready to stir up some intergalactic mischief with a dash of nerdy humor.
As Mars embarks on this astro-adventure, we earthly beings are given the chance to harmoniously merge our Martian go-getter vibes with Cancerian care for tradition and preservation. It's like if Spock and Captain Picard joined forces to lovingly restore the Enterprise while rocking some groovy tie-dye threads. Peace, love, and space exploration, man!
Now, don't panic, my fellow stargazers! Mars might be chilling in the sensitive realm of Cancer, but that doesn't mean our productivity is plummeting like a rogue asteroid. Embrace the Mars-in-Cancer energy, and you'll accomplish plenty – particularly when it comes to domestic duties. Channel your inner Bob Ross, pick up that hammer and nails, and turn your home into a cosmic haven of happy little trees and tranquil galaxies.
Mars in Cancer also brings out our inner astro-parent, nurturing and protecting our loved ones like a fierce mama bear (or should I say, mama Martian?). Be prepared to beam up your family values and boldly fight for justice in the domestic sphere. Just remember, with great cosmic power comes great responsibility. Don't let emotions cloud your judgment like a pesky solar flare.
Alas, our journey with Mars in Cancer isn't without its challenges. Our Martian drive might become entangled with Cancer's cautious claws, making us more passive in pursuing our desires. It's like trying to navigate the space-time continuum with a map written in Klingon – not easy, and a tad frustrating! Ensure your actions are guided by cosmic wisdom rather than impulsively reacting like a supernova ready to explode.
So, dear Earthlings, let us embrace this astrological voyage with Mars in Cancer. May you find balance and harmony as you navigate the celestial seas, and may the cosmic force be with you! Peace out and stardust on!
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Aries
Jupiter is prograde at 25 Ari 26' 34", moving at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 888076831km away and approaching.
Attention all space cadets! Buckle up your moon boots and prepare for lift off, because Jupiter is in Aries, and it's time to rocket into an intergalactic voyage of self-discovery and bold exploration. We're talking faster than warp speed here, folks. This is not your grandma's horoscope; we're about to blast off into the outer limits of personal growth and innovation.
Picture this: You're Captain Sisko, piloting the USS Enterprise through uncharted nebulae, and suddenly you're struck with a cosmic epiphany that ignites your neurons like supernovas. That's what Jupiter in Aries feels like, my friends. It's a celestial siren call to boldly go where no one has gone before, and trust me, you'll want to answer that call.
Don't bother packing your textbooks or enrolling in Starfleet Academy, because this astrological adventure is all about learning on-the-fly, using your wits, and embracing the unknown. Sure, you might get a little lost along the way, but remember: every wormhole, asteroid belt, and alien encounter is an opportunity for growth and expansion.
Now, I must warn you: With great cosmic power comes great cosmic responsibility. Jupiter in Aries can make us feel like we've got the universe at our fingertips, but beware of becoming too self-absorbed in your own galactic conquests. Remember, even Captain Sisko had his trusted crew to rely on and learn from. Nobody likes a space tyrant, so be sure to keep those interstellar communication channels open.
Lastly, don't forget that during this transit, you are the master of your own destiny. You hold the keys to your very own Starship Enterprise, and it's up to you to navigate it toward your most magnificent future. So, set your phasers to stun, raise your shields, and engage those warp engines, because with Jupiter in Aries, the universe is yours for the taking. May the cosmic force be with you!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 05 Pis 07' 30", moving at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1532441907km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 18 Tau 12' 43", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 3087336211km away and receding.
Greetings, cosmic comrades! Are you ready to embark on a wild ride through the celestial realm? Well, buckle up, because Uranus is in Taurus, and it's about to get groovy! If Taurus were a chill bohemian coffee shop, Uranus just waltzed in wearing a lab coat and a pocket protector, ready to stir things up. Just imagine your favorite nerdy scientist bringing a whole new vibe to your beloved, cozy space. It's like Star Trek meets Woodstock, baby!
So, what does this cosmic kerfuffle mean for us Earthlings? Well, Taurus loves stability and tradition, but Uranus is all about change and innovation. It's like trying to mix peanut butter with sriracha sauce - it's bound to get messy, but hey, maybe we'll discover a new taste sensation! And guess what? We're all along for this roller coaster ride, whether we like it or not. Chances are, we'll end up in a much groovier place than before, man.
Now let's talk money, honey. Taurus is the Wall Street of the zodiac, and Uranus is like that quirky tech startup that's about to disrupt the financial game. As Uranus moonwalks through Taurus for the next seven years, we might see some radical changes in currency, banking, and even the housing and stock markets. It's like the universe is giving the economy a much-needed cosmic makeover.
On a personal level, Uranus in Taurus urges us to break free from the material world. Credit card debt, mortgages, taxes - they're all like those pesky mosquitoes at a summer picnic, trying to ruin our fun. During this celestial transit, we need to be open to changing our relationship with money and materialism. It's like that old saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." Well, Uranus is here to say, "When the going gets cosmic, the cosmic get groovy!"
So, my fellow stargazers, let's embrace this Uranus in Taurus journey. Sure, it might feel like trying to teach a hippie how to code, but we've got no choice but to ride these cosmic waves. And who knows? By the end of this wild adventure, we might just find ourselves in
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 26 Pis 37' 05", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4588473897km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 00 Aqu 21' 34", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 5180409106km away and approaching.
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 06 Tau 44' 58" |
Moon | 29 Can 55' 09" |
Mercury | 14 Tau 05' 08" R |
Venus | 18 Gem 28' 08" |
Mars | 16 Can 57' 14" |
Jupiter | 25 Ari 26' 34" |
Saturn | 05 Pis 07' 30" |
Uranus | 18 Tau 12' 43" |
Neptune | 26 Pis 37' 05" |
Pluto | 00 Aqu 21' 34" |
The Sun
Mars