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Solar activity was low with background X-ray flux at C-class levels and nine sunspot groups present on the visible solar disk. Region 3429 (N12W50, Cso/beta) had spot consolidation in the leader and some dissipation in the trailer section. Region 3436 (N19W36, Dai/beta) underwent growth and gained spots in the intermediate section. Region 3437 (S18W15, Dso/beta) experienced growth, but remained as a simple bipolar group. Region 3435 was separated into two regions; the main, large asymmetric penumbral spot remaining as Region 3435 (N09E56, Cko/beta) and new Region 3438 (N11E49, Hsx/alpha) assigned to the former lead section. Two additional new regions were assigned; Region 3439 (S23E57, Dao/beta) and Region 3440 (N17E74, Hsx/alpha) today. Both regions were mainly inactive.
NOAA reports a Moderate Solar Storm! Retrograde effects are increased. The solar wind speed is high, making retrograde effects significantly increased!
Solar wind parameters were indicative of a likely transient arrival and passage early in the day, followed by an interplanetary shock arrival as measured at the DSCOVR spacecraft at 18/1257 UTC. Total IMF strength had been ~10 nT much of the period until shock arrival, when total field increased to 22 nT by 18/1258 UTC. The Bz component was slowly rotating from south to north directed with the initial transient passage. There was little change in the Bz component with shock arrival and Bz remained mainly northward until about 18/1600 UTC when it turned southward and reached a maximum deviation of -18 nT at 18/1630 UTC. The Bz oscillated afterwards. Solar wind speed had initially rose to 484 km/s by 18/0207 UTC with the first transient arrival before it decreased to ~425 km/s. Speed promptly increased with shock arrival from the second CME and reached about 550-560 km/s before it slowly declined and was at 500 km/s by the periods end. The phi angle was mostly in a negative sector.
There is a 5% chance of solar activity, with a 30% chance of a minor event, a 35% chance of a moderate event, and a 30% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Scorpio, at 13 degrees, 09' 19", at a velocity of 12.56 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 3.9 days old. It is 388903.34 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 26 Vir 04' 11", and is 150307788km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon is at 13 Sco 09' 19", and is 392792km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 08 Vir 55' 08", moving at 0.53 degrees per day, and is 128154792km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 16 Leo 15' 18", moving at 0.5 degrees per day, and is 65902326km away and receding.
Alright folks, hold on to your telescopes, because Venus just decided to sashay her way into Leo's house! Oh yes, prepare for a cosmic love fest that's more lit than a supernova. This is the time when Venus, the diva of the solar system, meets Leo, the celestial showstopper. What could possibly go wrong?
Remember when you used to whisper sweet nothings? Well, forget that! With Venus in Leo, we are screaming our love from the rooftops, from the stars, heck, even from the black holes! And we're not just talking about ordinary love here, we're talking about the kind of love that puts Romeo and Juliet to shame!
During this transit, it's not enough to be liked or appreciated. Oh no, we want to be adored. We want grand gestures, serenades under the moonlight, sonnets dedicated to our beauty, and maybe even a little drama to spice things up. Just remember, playing it safe is as thrilling as watching paint dry in zero gravity, so take a risk and go all out!
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But what about money?" Well, money is just another excuse to sprinkle some stardust. It’s all about making yourself and the ones you love feel like they’ve won the intergalactic lottery. Go ahead, splurge on that limited-edition Star Wars action figure or that crystal healing kit you've been eyeing. But remember, Leo is also about generosity, so don't forget to share the love and the loot. Trust me, nothing makes a nerd's heart flutter more than an extravagant gift wrapped in Star Trek wrapping paper!
In conclusion, my star-struck friends, Venus in Leo is a cosmic party where love and drama are the guests of honor. So, get your groove on, let the sparks fly, and remember: A life without a bit of fun and excitement is like a universe without stars. Boring!
Mars
Mars is in Libra
Mars is prograde at 14 Lib 44' 09", moving at 0.66 degrees per day, and is 377971213km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 15 Tau 13' 16", moving backwards at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 636127454km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 02 Pis 10' 37", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1322462501km away and receding.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 53' 27", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2851615514km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 26 Pis 16' 38", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4323654815km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 00' 08", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5132950162km away and receding.
The Sun
The Sun
The Sun
Venus
Venus