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Solar activity was at low levels. Region 3429 (N11W09, Dai/beta) produced two C7.4 flares at 15/0046 UTC and 15/0309 UTC, the strongest of the period. Slight decay was observed among its intermediate and trailer spots. Newly numbered Region 3434 (N08W01, Hsx/alpha) was mostly quiet and stable. No significant growth was observed in the other numbered active regions.
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 suggested a transition to weak influence of a negative polarity CH HSS. Total magnetic field strength steadily decreased from 8 nT to 5 nT. No significant periods of southward Bz were observed. Solar wind speed were in overall decline, from ~475 km/s to ~450 km/s by the end of the period. Phi angle was predominantly negative.
There is a 20% chance of solar activity, with a 5% 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 Libra, at 06 degrees, 18' 44", at a velocity of 12.06 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 1.1 days old. It is 400539.82 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 17:55:08, 14 Oct, 2023. The next full moon is at 20:24:27, 28 Oct, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Virgo
The Sun is at 23 Vir 08' 33", and is 150431556km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Libra
The Moon is at 06 Lib 18' 44", and is 401867km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 08 Vir 01' 00", moving at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 116776490km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 14 Leo 53' 12", moving at 0.42 degrees per day, and is 62944205km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 12 Lib 45' 59", moving at 0.66 degrees per day, and is 377209882km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 15 Tau 21' 12", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 641374603km away and approaching.
Alright, my celestial explorers, brace yourself because Jupiter, our gas giant neighbor, has decided to set up camp in Taurus - and it's no small feat. I mean, we're talking about a planet that could fit 1,300 Earths inside it, now hanging out in the sign of the Bull. And let me tell you, this is like having a sumo wrestler decide to do a ballet performance. It's going to get interesting!
Jupiter is all about wisdom, deep thought, and probably enjoys a good crossword puzzle on Sundays. Now, it's in Taurus, the zodiac equivalent of that one friend who would rather binge-watch their favorite show than go out. Combine these two, and what do you get? A reminder that the answers we seek aren't hiding in a distant galaxy but are chilling right here, next to the remote control.
Need a nudge towards realizing your dream? Jupiter in Taurus has got your back. This transit is like a cosmic espresso shot - it kickstarts your motivation, makes your to-do lists look less terrifying, and even makes you believe that, yes, you can actually reach your goals. Just remember to trust the process. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither were your IKEA furniture sets.
Now, since Jupiter is our lucky star and Taurus is the Bill Gates of the zodiac, this cosmic combo could make it rain, literally and figuratively. So, it might be a good time to check your financial health, or at least buy a lottery ticket. But remember, Taurus does love the high life and has a hard time saying "no" to those Amazon lightning deals. So, try not to confuse needs with wants...unless it's a limited edition Star Trek collectible. In that case, resistance is futile.
So, while Jupiter is doing the cosmic cha-cha in reverse (yes, it's retrograde), remember to stay grounded, keep an eye on your finances, and maybe indulge a little. Because let's face it, when a planet 318 times the mass of Earth swings by Taurus, you know things are about to get real!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 02 Pis 22' 40", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1319648195km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 56' 20", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 2858080983km away and approaching.
Picture this: Uranus, the cosmic rebel, has just moved into Taurus, the zodiac’s favorite couch potato. It's like Star Trek meeting The Big Bang Theory - an intergalactic clash of cultures! Taurus loves its creature comforts, while Uranus is all about shaking things up. It's like trying to mix oil and water, or a trekkie and a Star Wars fan at a Comic-Con convention.
What's going to happen? Well, Uranus is notorious for throwing curveballs. And let me tell you, if there’s one thing Taurus doesn't appreciate, it's a surprise fastball when they were all set for a leisurely game of catch. But hey, sometimes we need a little chaos theory in our lives, right? Even if it does result in a few cow-shaped statues being knocked over.
Now, let's talk about money - Taurus' favorite subject after food and naps. With Uranus in town, we can expect some serious shake-ups in the financial department. We're talking revolutionary ways of handling cash, radical new currencies popping up like mushrooms after a rainstorm and possibly even banks getting a makeover. This might sound scary, but remember, even Sheldon Cooper embraced change... eventually.
On a personal level, Uranus in Taurus is like that friend who convinces you to finally get rid of your collection of vintage floppy disks. It's about breaking free from the chains of materialism and rethinking how we value things. Debt, rent, credit card interest, taxes - these are not the boss of you! Uranus is here to liberate us from our financial fetters. Resistance is futile.
It might feel uncomfortable at first, like trying to do the Vulcan salute with your non-dominant hand, but the changes Uranus brings can lead to greater stability. And remember, as they say in the Starfleet Academy: "Change is the essential process of all existence." So embrace it! After all, Uranus in Taurus is here for a good time, not a long time. Let's make the most of it!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 21' 37", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4323768774km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 02' 03", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5126205443km away and receding.
Hey, star gazers! The cool dwarf planet, Pluto (and nope, I'm not here to argue about its planetary status) is hanging out in the serious and ambitious sign of Capricorn. Picture Yoda at a corporate board meeting, or Spock running a motivational boot-camp. It's just like that!
Pluto's got its retrograde sneakers on, so it's moonwalking its way through the cosmos at the moment. You know what that means? It's spring cleaning time...in space! But instead of dust bunnies and old clothes, we're chucking out those pesky negative patterns. Just imagine them as evil aliens and you're the Doctor zapping them with a sonic screwdriver.
Capricorn, our cosmic goat-fish hybrid, usually loves a good plan. But with Pluto there, they're both shouting, "Results, not excuses!". So, beware of channeling your inner Dalek and becoming intolerant of others' ideas. Remember, even the Doctor needs his companions!
The combo of Pluto and Capricorn is like a cosmic construction company, destroying old, rickety beliefs and structures, and building skyscrapers of personal growth. Just make sure you’re not throwing away the baby with the bathwater, or in this case, the TARDIS with the Time Vortex.
So, strap on your cosmic hard hat, folks. It's time to get to work, have some fun, and remember, be kind! Because in this vast universe, all we have is each other. And the occasional Time Lord, of course.
The Sun
The Sun
Venus
Venus