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Solar activity reached high levels when Region 3511 (S22W45, Esi/beta) produced an impulsive M5.5/1n flare at 08/2307 UTC; the largest event of the period. Regions 3511 and 3513 (N19E27, Eai/beta-gamma) were responsible for the bulk of the C-class flare activity observed this period. Slight decay was observed in the trailing spots of Regions 3507 (N07W53, Cso/beta), 3510 (S15W48, Hax/alpha), and 3513. Slight growth occurred in the leader spots of Region 3511. Two new spots rotated onto the SE limb and were numbered 3515 (S15E74, Hax/alpha) and 3516 (S19E74, Hsx/alpha).
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 continued to decline. Solar wind speed decreased from approximately 485 km/s to near 425 km/s. Total field ranged from 1-4 nT while the Bz component was between +/-3 nT. Phi angle was mostly negative.
There is a 10% 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 Scorpio, at 01 degrees, 26' 27", at a velocity of 12.58 degrees per day.
The Waning Crescent moon is currently 25.8 days old. It is 395798.4 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 23:32:07, 12 Dec, 2023. The next full moon is at 0:33:43, 27 Dec, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Sagittarius
The Sun is at 16 Sag 53' 43", and is 147357130km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Scorpio
The Moon is at 01 Sco 26' 27", and is 392370km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Capricorn
Mercury is prograde at 07 Cap 12' 09", moving at 0.6 degrees per day, and is 135100820km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Scorpio
Venus is prograde at 05 Sco 17' 06", moving at 1.18 degrees per day, and is 154403047km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Sagittarius
Mars is prograde at 10 Sag 38' 52", moving at 0.72 degrees per day, and is 371821408km away and approaching.
Brace yourself, space wanderers, because Mars, our favorite celestial drama queen, is blazing through free-spirited Sagittarius like a rocket on a Red Bull binge. This means you're about to see possibilities pop up like mushrooms after a rainstorm. So, strap on your jetpacks, it's going to be a wild ride!
While Mars is doing the cosmic cha-cha in Sagittarius, we all get a taste of what it's like living life without those pesky boundaries. Mars here isn't just daydreaming about being an astronaut, it's actually building the spaceship. It's like having that friend who convinces you to go skydiving at 3 AM - it might sound crazy, but you'll have the time of your life (if you survive, of course).
But beware, my starry-eyed friends! With our Martian pal in Sagittarius, we're all prone to channel our inner Evel Knievel. We're more likely to gamble, overeat, overshare, or overspend, so remember to take a breath and count to ten before you decide to buy that life-size replica of the Starship Enterprise.
Now, under the influence of Mars in Sagittarius, we are hungry for everything - people, places, flavors, facts, beliefs. It's like turning into cosmic Pac-Man! We want to gobble up as much knowledge and experience as possible. You'll find more truth in a comic book than in a courtroom during this period. So, stay open and receptive, because the answers you need might be hidden in the most unexpected places - like in the lyrics of a David Bowie song, or in the pattern of coffee stains on your tabletop.
And, let's not forget about travel. Pack your bags (or at least your imagination) because there's no better time to explore than during Mars in Sagittarius. No, we're not talking about a lazy beach vacation - think more along the lines of an Indiana Jones-style adventure. But remember, exploration isn't just about passport stamps and foreign languages. Unearthing the mysteries of quantum physics, mastering the art of sushi-making, or immersing yourself in a Bollywood movie marathon can also be ways to satisfy that Sagittarian thirst for the unknown.
So, ready, set,
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 06 Tau 23' 54", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 626912015km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 01 Pis 33' 28", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 1489745931km away and receding.
Well, ain't this a shiny turn of cosmic events? Our ol' taskmaster friend Saturn has decided to take a swim in the deep waters of Pisces. Now, I ain't sayin' that this is gonna be like trying to herd cats through a black hole, but let's just say you might want to buckle up, buttercup.
See, Saturn in Pisces is like when you're sittin' pretty in the captain's chair, dreamin' about finally settlin' down on some quiet moon to pen your memoirs or open up a quaint little inn for wayward space travelers. And then, outta nowhere, the ship's AI starts drillin' you about fuel calculations and logistics. Ain't nobody got time for that, right?
But here's the gorram thing: that pesky AI, much like Saturn in Pisces, is just tryin' to keep you on track. Sure, it's a pain in the hindquarters, but it's also gonna make sure you don't end up floating aimlessly in the 'verse. So swallow your pride, grab your notepad (or digital equivalent), and get ready for some Ivy League-level life coaching from the universe.
Now, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it: this ain't gonna be easy peasy lemon squeezy. Saturn’s gonna barge into your private space, kickin' up dust and askin' uncomfortable questions about your dreams. It’s sorta like your stern daddy figure walkin' into your room uninvited. Sure, you could put up a "No Trespassing" sign, but that won’t stop him. Best advice? Open the door, listen to his wisdom, and remember, he's just tryin' to help, even if his bedside manner leaves a bit to be desired.
But here's the kicker: all this internal ponderin' might leave you feelin' restless, like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. So take some time to find your Zen. Meditate, commune with nature, or curl up for a nap (with a dream journal nearby!). And don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep. You're gonna need your brain fully charged to navigate the mysteries of this cosmic phenomenon. Good luck out there, space cowboy!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 20 Tau 03' 03", moving backwards at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 2802454409km away and receding.
Well, my cosmic comrades, buckle up your space boots because Uranus, the planet of surprise shindigs, is throwing a seven-year-long party in the sign of Taurus, the cosmic couch potato who'd rather re-watch Firefly for the hundredth time than face change. This is like inviting a punk rocker to a book club meeting about quantum physics - it's gonna be wild, weird, and definitely not status quo. But remember, even if we're all clinging to our comfort zones like a cat on a vacuum cleaner, change is as inevitable as getting lost on Wikipedia at 3 am.
Now, let's talk about the elephant in the galaxy - money. Taurus is the Wall Street of the zodiac, but Uranus is about to turn it into a cosmic cryptocurrency conference. Imagine trying to pay for your latte with a handful of stardust and you'll get the idea. Banking as we know it might just become as outdated as dial-up internet (remember that?), and the housing and stock markets might go for a rollercoaster ride on the cosmic rails.
On a personal level, Uranus in Taurus is going to be like that friend who convinces you to do a yard sale, only this time, you're selling your financial fears and materialistic mindset. Debt, taxes, credit card interest, rent, mortgages - these are the old DVD collections gathering dust in the attic of your life. It's time for a spring clean, folks! We need to revolutionize our relationship with money and materialism or risk being left behind like a VHS tape in a streaming world.
Remember, Uranus isn't here to ruin your life, but to reboot it. Fighting it is as productive as arguing with autocorrect. The changes might feel like a caffeine crash at first, but they're here to bring us to a more stable and secure space - like upgrading from a rickety old bike to a spaceship. And hey, change might be scary, but it can also be as exciting as finding the perfect pizza toppings combo. So, let's embrace the cosmic chaos together!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 24 Pis 53' 25", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 4450769029km away and receding.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 28 Cap 42' 19", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 5330854159km away and receding.
Gather 'round, fellow stargazers and extraterrestrial enthusiasts! This is Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Astrology, reporting from the bridge. We've got Pluto, our favorite misunderstood dwarf planet, hanging out in the sign of Capricorn. Now, don't let Pluto's size fool you - its influence is as powerful as a tractor beam on full power!
Both Pluto and Capricorn are no-nonsense entities, they're as focused as Mr. Spock during a Vulcan Mind Meld! During this transit, we might find ourselves so locked onto our own goals that we start ignoring the red alert sirens going off around us. Yes, success is important, but remember, crew members, it pays to listen to Uhura's intercom messages once in a while.
Pluto isn't just about rocking your world for kicks. It's pulling a Scotty on us, telling us we simply "cannae" continue with patterns that don't serve us anymore. But, to make the changes we need, we need to channel our inner Klingons for some good old-fashioned constructive destruction.
But heed my advice, dear friends, when you trigger the photon torpedoes of change, make sure to aim carefully. You don't want to blow up your own warp core reactor!
So, whether you're dealing with Tribbles or trying to negotiate with Romulans, remember: in space, no one can hear you scream...but they can definitely see you shine. Boldly go into this Pluto in Capricorn transit, friends. Engage!
Mercury
Mercury
Venus