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Solar activity reached moderate levels when Region 3451 (N16, L=304) gave a parting shot as it rotated off the visible disk, producing an M1.1 (R1-Minor) flare at 12/0458 UTC. Region 3460 (S10W31, Dao/Beta-Gamma) grew slightly and produced the second largest event, a C9.7 flare at 12/0347 UTC. Region 3463 (S17E20, Dai/Beta) developed additional intermediate and trailer spots, but remained mostly inactive. Region 3464 (N04E36, Cao/Beta-Gamma) increased its intermediate spot count as it continued to show minor development throughout the period. Region 3465 (N10E56, Hsx/alpha) continued to grow in area as it further rotated onto the disk. The remaining numbered groups were relatively quiet and stable.
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, as measured at the ACE spacecraft, continued to reflect mostly background conditions. Total field averaged between 3-9 nT while the Bz component varied between +7 nT to -3 nT. Solar wind speeds remained low, averaging near 300 km/s. Phi was in a negative orientation until approximately 12/1452 UTC when a SSBC occurred and phi angle entered a positive solar sector.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Libra, at 03 degrees, 00' 13", at a velocity of 12.1 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 28.2 days old. It is 401874.82 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 Libra
The Sun is at 19 Lib 39' 27", and is 149288211km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Libra
The Moon is at 03 Lib 00' 13", and is 401123km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Libra
Mercury is prograde at 14 Lib 35' 27", moving at 1.75 degrees per day, and is 205258741km away and receding.
Alright, space fans and horoscope junkies, buckle up! Our fast-footed friend Mercury has sauntered into Libra, the zodiac’s social butterfly and universal diplomat. Now, I know what you're thinking, "How many light-years away is Mercury again?" Don't stress your nerdy little heart – it's just a brisk 205,182,311.884722859km, give or take a few cosmic inches.
First up, let's talk shop. When Mercury, planet of Chatty Cathys and online trolls, sidles up to Libra, the realm of relationships, you can bet your last bag of organic kale chips we’re not just talking about that cute barista at the local coffee shop. Nope, we’re also talking family, friends, coworkers, and even that cantankerous old neighbor who keeps "borrowing" your Wi-Fi.
Got a grudge that’s been festering like an unattended science experiment? Now's your chance to bury that hatchet, preferably not in someone's head. It's time to put those diplomatic hat on (think Spock at a United Federation of Planets conference), and approach every situation with fairness, balance, and maybe a dash of Vulcan logic.
But here's the catch when Mercury is playing footsie with Libra, we may be tempted to be a little too nice. Yes, you heard right. There’s such a thing as being too nice, especially when it turns into a sugar-coated barrier to genuine communication. Sure, agreeing with everyone might make you the life of the party on Planet Pleaser, but down here on Earth, it's a one-way ticket to Misunderstandingville.
So, let's not avoid the tough stuff. We need to remember that there are as many ways to connect with someone as there are stars in the Andromeda galaxy, and agreeing is just one tiny speck in that cosmic soup. It’s okay to disagree, as long as you do it with respect and openness – kinda like a friendly intergalactic debate. Who knows, it might just be the secret to strengthening any partnership, earthly or otherwise.
So, let's take this cosmic hint from Mercury's field trip to Libra and remember to embrace the beauty of compromise, the power of authentic communication,
Venus
Venus is in Virgo
Venus is prograde at 03 Vir 41' 48", moving at 0.9 degrees per day, and is 91792402km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Scorpio
Mars is prograde at 00 Sco 44' 24", moving at 0.68 degrees per day, and is 381335183km away and receding.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 13 Tau 12' 18", moving backwards at 0.11 degrees per day, and is 604467410km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 00 Pis 55' 21", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 1357377452km away and receding.
Knock knock! Who's there? It's Saturn, crashing into the watery domain of Pisces like a space probe with faulty GPS. You thought you could hide your daydreams in the celestial mist of Pisces' realm? Oh, my dear stargazers, think again!
Saturn in Pisces is like your favorite nerdy professor deciding to become a life coach. He's trading in his telescope for a clipboard and a whistle, ready to turn your dreams into reality. Got an idea to write a book? Saturn's got a 5-year publishing plan. Want to open a business? Saturn's got spreadsheets for days.
This cosmic intervention might be as welcome as a surprise exam, but don't slam the door in Saturn's ringed face. This isn't a cosmic intrusion, it's a celestial audit! And trust me, Saturn is the Beethoven of balance sheets. Embrace the lesson, my friends, because like a well-timed punchline, the path becomes clear when you least expect it.
But beware! The Piscean realm is where dreams and sleep hang out, so you may find yourself tossing and turning at night like a dwarf star in a turbulent nebula. Don't panic! This is not the time to count sheep, but rather to count your breaths. Meditate, take a leisurely stroll through your favorite asteroid belt, or just take a nap. Make sure to keep a dream journal handy because Saturn's influence might turn your dreams into an episode of "The Twilight Zone". And remember, a good night's sleep is more important than finding extraterrestrial life (ok, maybe not, but it's close).
Take the wisdom from this transit like a scientist takes a hypothesis - with curiosity, open-mindedness, and a sense of cosmic hilarity. After all, the universe is not just a mystery to be solved, but a cosmic comedy to be enjoyed. So let's laugh along with Saturn in Pisces, and remember: in space, no one can hear you snore.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 22 Tau 16' 40", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 2809166876km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 25 Pis 38' 16", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4337107527km away and receding.
Alright, Earthlings, brace yourselves for this cosmic truth bomb! Neptune, our brother from another cosmic mother, has decided to crash in Pisces' celestial pad. Now, this isn't your average weekend sleepover. No, sir! This is like that one time when Uncle Bob decided to live in your basement and ended up staying for seven years.
Neptune, the king of all things dreamy and spiritual, is pulling a retrograde stunt in Pisces, and boy, is it causing a ruckus! We've got this blue giant, a whopping 4,337,079,058.5 km away (give or take a few hundred thousand kilometers), stirring up waves of emotion and spiritual revelations.
But hey, don't start building your ark just yet. This cosmic event isn't about flooding us with existential dread. Nope! It's more like Neptune's thrown us all into a massive, universal pool party, where the water's deep with self-discovery, unity, and understanding our own nerdy contradictions. So, grab your rubber duckies and swim caps, folks!
Imagine this: You're floating in this cosmic pool, and suddenly, you find yourself not caring about who stole your sandwich at work or why your neighbor's dog won't stop barking. Instead, you're contemplating life, the universe, and what gifts you have to offer humanity. You're thinking about how your love for Star Trek might actually bring world peace (or at least peace in your neighborhood). That's Neptune in Pisces for ya!
This is an epic time to embrace your inner hippie, enroll in that Reiki course you've been eyeing, or build a shrine to honor your favorite fictional characters. And remember, in the words of the great Mr. Spock, 'Infinite diversity in infinite combinations.' Channel that energy, explore those emotions, and share your unique gifts with the world.
So, while Neptune is busy turning Pisces into a cosmic Airbnb, let's make the most of it. After all, how often do you get to attend a celestial pool party?
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 27 Cap 53' 35", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 5192885321km away and receding.
Venus
Mars
Mars