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Solar activity reached moderate levels with six sunspot groups present on the visible solar disk. Region 3415 (S09E35, Dko/beta-delta) produced C-class flares and a M1.4/1n (R1-Minor) flare at 25/0109 UTC. The flare was associated with a narrow, faint and slow moving CME with a southeast trajectory - an Earth directed component is not anticipated. Despite the regions clear delta configuration, magnetic shear and complexity was otherwise minor. Region 3413 (N11E16, Dki/beta) is in a north-south alignment, but with a simple magnetic configuration. The region was the source of a few C-class flares. Region 3405 (N10W75, Cao/beta) produced optical subflares and C-class activity, with some surge events. New NOAA/SWPC Region 3416 (S19E71, Hsx/alpha) was designated to a simple unipolar spot. The remaining regions were stable. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
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 indicative of a return to a slow regime. Total IMF strength was mostly 2-5 nT, while the Bz component underwent mainly weak deviations. Solar wind speed began the period at 450-500 km/s, but decreased to 350-400 km/s. The phi angle was mostly positive, but underwent negative sector deviations, especially between 25/0000-0700 UTC.
There is a 15% chance of solar activity, with a 1% 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 Sagittarius, at 26 degrees, 02' 56", at a velocity of 13.97 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 9.3 days old. It is 372557.95 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 Virgo
The Sun is at 02 Vir 47' 03", and is 151200212km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Sagittarius
The Moon will change from Sagittarius to Capricorn in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 26 Sag 02' 56", and is 372715km away and approaching.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 21 Vir 34' 04", moving backwards at 0.24 degrees per day, and is 101156483km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 13 Leo 44' 51", moving backwards at 0.35 degrees per day, and is 46550836km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Virgo
Mars is prograde at 29 Vir 10' 23", moving at 0.64 degrees per day, and is 369686887km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 26' 17", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 683465541km away and approaching.
Well, strap on your celestial seat belts, folks! Our big, gassy buddy Jupiter is parking its cosmic caravan in the chillaxing pastures of Taurus. And what happens when a planet known for its "go big or go home" attitude meets the zodiac's most stubborn, pleasure-loving sign? A little bit of cosmic comedy and a whole lot of opportunities.
Think of this as a celestial sitcom. Jupiter, the wise-cracking yet well-meaning friend, crashes on Taurus' luxurious leather couch, promising to stick around only until it finds its own place. Cue the laugh track.
But seriously, when Jupiter and Taurus link up, it's like finding Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins at your local farmer's market. Sure, it might seem a little weird at first, but it's really just another reminder that magic and wisdom can be found in the most unexpected places. Because, let's face it, we're all a bit of a Hobbit sometimes, right?
Jupiter in Taurus is that friend who convinces you to invest in that quirky start-up, and next thing you know, you're Scrooge McDuck-diving into pools of gold coins. It's a cosmic green light to reassess your financial situation, dust off those long-forgotten dreams, and make 'em happen. Just remember, patience and persistence are the name of the game here.
Now, here's the catch. Taurus is notorious for its love of indulgence (I mean, who can resist a good truffle?). When Jupiter rolls into town, you might feel the need to treat yourself more than usual. So, while Jupiter is busy inspiring you to aim for the stars, don't forget to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground. Or else you might wake up one day surrounded by an alarming number of artisanal cheese wrappers and wonder where it all went wrong.
Embrace the energy of Jupiter in Taurus: slow and steady growth, delightful decadence, and a reminder that wisdom and wealth can be found just as easily in the everyday as in the extraordinary.
So get out there and make Gandalf proud, my celestial adventurers!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 03 Pis 55' 02", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1310961567km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 23 Tau 04' 19", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 2907839836km away and approaching.
Alright, buckle up my star-loving earthlings because it's about to get wacky. Our wild child planet, Uranus, has decided to park its cosmic behind in the placid pastures of Taurus. This is like Sheldon Cooper moving in with The Dude from The Big Lebowski. Chaos in the land of chillax!
See, Taurus is a bit like your grandma who still uses a rotary phone. It likes things nice and steady, predictable, no surprises. But here comes Uranus, the interstellar equivalent of a teenager with a new driver's license and an unlimited gas card, ready to take granny for a joyride.
Now, Taurus is the Wall Street of the zodiac, it knows money, it loves money, and it sure as heck doesn't like people messing with its money. But guess what Uranus packed in its cosmic suitcase? A whole bunch of revolutionary ideas about finance! We're talking cryptocurrency, digital wallets, and possibly trading space rocks for goods and services! Who knows, your next mortgage could be on Mars!
On a more personal level, think of Uranus in Taurus as that eccentric friend who convinces you to sell all your stuff and live in a van. It's all about breaking free from materialism and the "chains" of debt, taxes, rent, credit cards. You might find yourself eyeing your toaster and wondering if you really need it, or if it's just holding you back from your dream of becoming a nomadic ukulele player.
Resistance, my friends, is futile. Uranus is here to shake, rattle, and roll us out of our comfort zones. But remember, every roller coaster ride ends eventually, and chances are you'll step off this one into a better place. So embrace the chaos, laugh at the absurdity, and keep your eyes on the stars.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 54' 56", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4335621304km away and approaching.
Alright folks, gather 'round because Neptune's pulled up its galactic RV and set up camp in Pisces. Now, with the distance from us to Neptune being a whooping 4,335,647,874.588314056km, you'd think we'd need a spaceship to get an invite to this cosmic cookout. But nope! With Neptune in Pisces, we've got front row tickets without having to leave our couch. Isn't astronomy neat?
Neptune in Pisces is like your favorite sci-fi show’s plot twist: it clears that foggy windshield of our life, turning our high-beam focus onto those petty squabbles that we now realize are as pointless as a lead balloon. Suddenly, unity shines brighter than the North Star, and we're all looking at each other thinking, "Why were we bickering over pizza toppings when we could be sharing this cosmic margherita?"
With Neptune’s vacation in Pisces, it's time for us to stop and ask ourselves, "What can I bring to the galactic potluck?" Maybe you've got a knack for making people laugh, or you've got ideas that are so out-of-this-world they might as well have come from Neptune itself. Well, now's the time to share them! Let's make this cosmic gathering one for the history books.
Feeling a spiritual itch? This is the best time to scratch it! Maybe take up yoga, or create a sacred corner in your house where you can connect with the universe (or binge-watch Firefly, your call). The energy of Neptune in Pisces is like your favorite character's catchphrase: it's here to remind us that we're not alone in this vast universe and that it's got our back.
So let's enjoy Neptune's stay in Pisces and remember, in the grand scheme of things, we're all just stardust trying to figure out our place in the cosmos. So why not do it together, with a side of laughter and a sprinkle of nerdiness?
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 21' 07", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5086228405km away and receding.
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Mars
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