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Solar activity remained low, with mostly B-level enhancements and a couple of isolated C-class flares. Region 3413 (N09W48, Dao/beta) again had some redistribution in its peripheral spots, losing the spots ahead of the main spot, but gaining a several near the southern periphery. This AR was responsible for a C3 flare at 30/2334 UTC, which was the largest of the period. Region 3415 (S09W31, Dao/beta) exhibited decay in most of its intermediate and trailer spots. Region 3417 (S05E46, Dao/beta) developed a weak trailer spot early in the period, but remained mostly inactive. Region 3418 (N22E63, Hsx/alpha) was numbered this period but was unremarkable. The remaining regions were quiescent. A disappearing filament centered near S18W24 was observed beginning at 30/2015 UTC. Some dimming can be seen in the vicinity of this area in GOES-16 SUVI 195 Angstroms, but we currently await updated coronagraph imagery to verify any ejecta. No other potentially Earth-directed CMEs were observed.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
Solar wind parameters continued at background levels. Total field strength averaged near 6 nT, Bz varied between +/-6 nT, solar wind speed averaged just over 300 km/s, and the phi angle mostly negative.
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 waning moon is currently in Pisces, at 10 degrees, 26' 01", at a velocity of 15.24 degrees per day.
The Full moon is currently 15 days old. It is 363879.4 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 07 Vir 36' 41", and is 151028616km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Pisces
The Moon is at 10 Pis 26' 01", and is 357534km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is retrograde at 19 Vir 09' 32", moving backwards at 0.72 degrees per day, and is 95277616km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 12 Leo 29' 27", moving backwards at 0.15 degrees per day, and is 49507348km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 02 Lib 22' 49", moving at 0.64 degrees per day, and is 371821682km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 15 Tau 33' 03", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 672767547km away and approaching.
Ok nerds, get your telescopes ready! Jupiter, the Yoda of our solar system, is chilling with Taurus, the Chewbacca of the zodiac. You know what this means? Wisdom, strength and a whole lot of stubbornness are about to get mingled in a cosmic cocktail. It's like trying to teach the Force to a Wookiee - a lot of growling and fur flying, but ultimately, an enlightening experience.
Now, imagine yourself as Luke Skywalker. Jupiter in Taurus is your training on Dagobah - it's time to get down and dirty with your dreams. The Jedi didn't just sit around waiting for the Force, they had to train, practice and focus. So, grab your lightsaber (or pen), make a plan, and start slaying those goals one by one.
And hey, let’s not forget that Jupiter is the space casino of good luck and fortune, while Taurus is basically Jabba the Hutt sitting on a pile of wealth. So, there might be some galactic credits rolling your way. But remember, Jedi don't seek riches; they seek balance. Don't let the dark side of Taurus' hedonism lead you astray.
Remember, the Force (err, I mean, spirituality) is within you, not some far-off Death Star. It's time to push past those pesky Stormtroopers of daily distractions and tap into your inner Yoda. And, like Leia always said, "It's not over yet." Patience, young Padawan.
And finally, for the love of Ewoks, don't overindulge! Taurus has a reputation of being a bit of a party animal (Looking at you, Chewie!). When Jupiter, the planet of expansion, meets Taurus, the sign of 'more is more', we might need to put the brakes on our Wookiee-like appetites. Remember, a Jedi craves not these things!
So gear up, galaxy wanderers. May the Jupiter-Taurus force be with you!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 03 Pis 32' 21", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1311246997km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 23 Tau 04' 24", moving backwards at 0 degrees per day, and is 2895460963km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 47' 24", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4331098685km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 15' 46", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5094465170km away and receding.
The Sun
The Sun