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Solar activity was low. Region 3394 (S09E20, Cao/beta) produced a long duration C3.6 event at 17/0246 UTC with an associated Type II sweep with an estimated speed of 253 km/s. A CME was observed off the SW beginning in C2 imagery at 17/0248 UTC, but modeling of this event indicated a miss at Earth. Little change was noticed in the region.
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.
Conditions reflected the initial onset of a weak CIR. Total field strength peaked at 9 nT while the Bz component varied between +/-8 nT. Wind speeds remained low, varying between 300-350 km/s. The phi angle was in a mostly positive orientation through 17/1900 UTC when it rotated into a negative orientation.
There is a 40% chance of solar activity, with a 10% 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 15 degrees, 21' 06", at a velocity of 11.86 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 1.7 days old. It is 404055.02 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 1:40:05, 15 Sep, 2023. The next full moon is at 9:58:21, 29 Sep, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Leo
The Sun is at 25 Leo 04' 43", and is 151452024km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Virgo
The Moon is at 15 Vir 21' 06", and is 405575km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 20 Vir 29' 57", moving at 0.47 degrees per day, and is 115867079km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 17 Leo 33' 29", moving backwards at 0.58 degrees per day, and is 43659994km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Virgo
Mars is prograde at 24 Vir 04' 39", moving at 0.63 degrees per day, and is 365813029km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 05' 26", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 701149886km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 04 Pis 31' 06", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1312843975km away and approaching.
Just when you thought you could get away with shoving all your junk under the bed, Saturn, the Cosmic Dad of the universe, has slipped into Pisces and is knocking on your door. He's got a feather duster in one hand and your unfulfilled dreams in the other, ready to start spring cleaning whether you like it or not.
Now don't panic—this isn't an episode of "Hoarders." You see, when Saturn (Master of Rules & Regulations) bunkers down in Pisces (the Zodiac's Dreamer), it's less about physical clutter and more about tidying up your aspirations. Got a blueprint for a time-travelling TARDIS gathering dust? Or maybe your business plan for selling organic, gluten-free Dalek pastries is shoved in the back of your drawer? Well, it's high time you pull them out! Saturn in Pisces is here to tell you it's time to stop dreaming and start doing.
But beware: Saturn isn't known for his subtlety. He won't just tiptoe around your hopes and dreams—he'll poke and prod at them until you either give up or get going. If you're not ready for this intrusion, you might feel like a Gallifreyan with its universal coordinates exposed.
On the bright side, all this poking and prodding might lead to a bout of insomnia. No, really! Pisces rules sleep and dreams, and Saturn's presence might shake things up a bit. But don't fret, my fellow earthlings. Use this time to connect with your inner space-hippie: Meditate, take peaceful walks (preferably not on any alien planets), and keep a dream journal handy for when inspiration strikes at 3 a.m.
So remember, dear stargazers: While Saturn in Pisces might feel like your worst nightmare (or an unruly episode of "Doctor Who"), it doesn't have to be. Embrace the chaos, listen to Cosmic Dad's advice, and who knows—you might just end up creating something out of this world!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 23 Tau 01' 35", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 2927993540km away and approaching.
Grab your helmets, folks, because Uranus is in Taurus and this astrological roller coaster is about to get real! Now, Taurus, bless its celestial heart, is as fond of change as a cat is of water... which is to say, not at all. But Uranus? Uranus is the wildcard of the solar system, the rebel planet, the disco ball in the cosmic party that is our universe! It's all about change, evolution, and occasionally, shaking things up just for the heck of it!
Imagine Uranus and Taurus as roommates. Taurus is trying to enjoy a quiet evening at home, maybe read a book or watch its favorite series rerun for the hundredth time. And then Uranus waltzes in, blasting techno music, and announces a sudden plan to rearrange all the furniture and paint the living room neon green. Taurus isn't thrilled, but let's be real, the old decor was getting a bit stale.
On the serious side, Uranus in Taurus is like a tech-savvy alien descending upon Wall Street. Expect some revolutionary ways of handling money, as if cryptocurrency wasn't sci-fi enough for us already. Banks could transform faster than a nervous chameleon on a rainbow, and the housing and stock markets might need a motion sickness pill or two.
On a personal level, Uranus is here to offer us a red pill-blue pill moment. Imagine being Neo from The Matrix, but instead of dodging bullets, we're dodging debt, taxes, credit card interest, and rent. Don’t worry though, Uranus isn’t here to wreck our lives. It's more like that eccentric friend who convinces you to go on an adventurous road trip when you had planned to spend the weekend doing laundry. You may grumble at first, but ultimately, you end up having the time of your life!
A word of advice: don't resist the change. It's happening whether we like it or not. But hey, remember that the changes we make during this period can actually bring us to a point of greater stability. So buckle up and enjoy the ride. After all, who knows where this cosmic bull ride will take us?
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 27 Pis 06' 12", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4344934632km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 30' 34", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5074943201km away and receding.
Alright, star gazers and cosmic voyagers, listen up! You thought our buddy Pluto was just chilling out there in the Kuiper Belt, minding its own business, being a “dwarf planet” (still salty about that, by the way). But no, it's been secretly moonlighting as the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the solar system. It's pulling a full-on Terminator move right now, folks, and it's happening in Capricorn.
Pluto and Capricorn are like that intense gym buddy who won't let you quit after your 5th rep – they're all about success and power, baby. They're so laser-focused on their cosmic workout routine that they sometimes forget other people exist. It's like, "Hey, I've got feelings too, Universe!" But, nah - they're too busy crunching galactic abs to notice. So watch out for being a bit too self-centered during this transit.
And speaking of workouts, Pluto's got a thing for destruction in order to create. It's like that time when the Terminator said, "I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle." Sometimes you gotta take stuff apart to make something new, right? But remember, be mindful about what you destroy because, let me tell you, blasting everything away with a plasma rifle is not as fun as it sounds. Well, unless you're the Terminator, of course.
So buckle up, space nerds! With Pluto in Capricorn, we're in for a wild ride of transformation and rebirth, Schwarzenegger style. "I'll be back," says Pluto. And we believe it.
The Sun
Mercury
Pour constructive energy and action into communication, writing, reading and anything of a mental nature. Do all your errands today. Your mind is active and it may be difficult at times to slow it down and relax. Your nerves are wound up and it may be necessary for you at some time today to force yourself to seek a quiet place and recoup your strength. Watch a tendency to argue with friends, display impatience, especially while driving, and to generally be on edge. Do not let your high energy level today cause you to become reckless or careless. Pay attention to the things you do and slow down a bit. Remember, discipline. You feel very self-assertive today. Do not let your ego ride roughshod over the people you deal with today. Control your temper AND your tongue. Avoid petty gossip and talking about people behind their backs.
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Mars