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Solar activity was low. Region 3529 (S20W62, Dho/beta) lost area but was still the largest sunspot group on the visible disk. This region produced an isolated C-class flare or two but was otherwise quiet. Region 3534 (S12E60, Cro/beta) was numbered this period, but there is a chance the region will dissipate before reaching the west limb. It also produced an isolated C-class flare late in the day. The remaining 4 active regions were either stable or in decay.
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.
The solar wind environment was fairly unremarkable with Bt less than 8 nT and Bz ranging from -5 to 5 nT. Wind speeds were slightly elevated, averaging around 465 km/s. The phi angle was positive.
There is a 30% 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 Cancer, at 20 degrees, 39' 25", at a velocity of 12.51 degrees per day.
The Full moon is currently 16 days old. It is 397636.8 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan, 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Capricorn
The Sun is at 06 Cap 13' 57", and is 147114914km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon will change from Cancer to Leo in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 20 Can 39' 25", and is 396039km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Sagittarius
Mercury is retrograde at 24 Sag 09' 32", moving backwards at 0.83 degrees per day, and is 106912479km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Scorpio
Venus is prograde at 28 Sco 04' 35", moving at 1.21 degrees per day, and is 173267831km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Sagittarius
Mars is prograde at 24 Sag 32' 37", moving at 0.74 degrees per day, and is 364268100km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is retrograde at 05 Tau 35' 42", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 662413148km away and receding.
Alright, folks, buckle up because our celestial bigwig Jupiter has taken a vacation in chillaxing Taurus, and boy, is it causing a cosmic stir! This reminds us of that one time when HAL-9000 started singing 'Daisy Bell' - something out of the ordinary but not necessarily bad, you get what I mean?
So, what does this mean? Well, imagine HAL-9000 deciding to take up yoga. Jupiter, the grand old guru of our galaxy, is bringing its deep wisdom to the steadfast, somewhat stubborn Taurus. It’s like a cosmic reminder that we have all the answers we need, we just need to clear away the space junk in our heads to find them.
With Jupiter in Taurus, we have a chance to make some real celestial headway towards our dreams. Jupiter's got his expansion hat on, and Taurus is ready to dig in its hooves and make it happen. It’s like having your very own cosmic personal trainer who won’t let you quit until you’ve reached your goal - whether that's finally building that spaceship or learning to cook something other than astronaut food.
Here's the fun part: Jupiter is also known as Mr. Fortune, and Taurus has a keen eye for the finer things in life - sonic screwdrivers, Star Trek collectibles, you name it. So, this could be a great time to make some serious Galactic Credits. Just remember to keep a check on your impulse buys, or you might end up with a room full of lightsabers and no money for next week's groceries.
So, while Jupiter is retrograding through Taurus, it's time to channel your inner HAL-9000, embrace the disruption in your usual programming, and start singing 'Daisy Bell'. After all, space is full of surprises!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 02 Pis 55' 16", moving at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 1532486957km away and receding.
Brace yourself, stargazers! The cosmic life coach, Saturn, has taken a detour into the nebulous realm of Pisces. Now, you might be thinking, "But I didn't order any celestial counselling!" Oh, but darling, when have the stars ever cared about our schedules? Saturn, the celestial equivalent of that strict headmaster who turned out to be just what we needed, is in Pisces, the dreamy, fishy, 'let's-see-how-far-this-rabbit-hole-goes' sign of the zodiac. Think of it as a universe-ordained business seminar.
Pisces is the spiritual guru of the zodiac, always lost in some profound daydream about world peace or the meaning of that Beatles song backwards. Normally, Saturn would be a buzzkill in this dreamlike atmosphere, but hold on to your telescopes, folks! He's here to turn those ethereal dreams into reality. So, grab your notepad, sharpen your pencils, and brace yourself for a cosmic brainstorming session. Write that business plan, calculate that budget, look into those loan options. Let the Master of Rules guide you towards fruitful results.
Now, Saturn in Pisces isn't all stardust and rainbows. Picture your dad suddenly entering your room carrying a vacuum cleaner and a list of chores. That's Saturn for you, barging in, scrutinizing your dreams, and daring to ask the tough questions. You might feel like hanging a 'Keep Out' sign on your brain, but trust me, the Saturnian critique is worth its weight in dark matter. So, dust off your ego, open the door, and listen to his stellar advice.
Speaking of sleep (were we?), with Saturn poking around in Pisces, the realm of dreams, we might experience a bit of celestial insomnia. You might find yourself wrestling with rogue asteroids in your dreams or counting sheep jumping over Saturn's rings. But fear not! This is the perfect opportunity to embrace your inner Zen: meditate, stroll through nature, breathe deeply, and yes, even take a nap (with a dream journal on standby). And remember, if you're feeling like a sleepy supernova, hit the hay early and give your mind time to unwind.
So, buckle up, cosmic voyagers, as Saturn's voyage into Pisces promises to be an
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is retrograde at 19 Tau 28' 15", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 2831501892km away and receding.
Listen up, earthlings! Your resident astro-nerd is here with a cosmic bulletin, so grab your telescopes and let's talk about the elephant in the galaxy - Uranus in Taurus. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Uranus? Taurus? Isn't that a weird sci-fi crossover?" Nope, it's just another day in the celestial sphere!
Here's the 411. Taurus, usually the picture of stability - think Spock on a good day - is about to have its world rocked by the cosmic rebel, Uranus. It's like if the Starship Enterprise suddenly decided to ditch warp speed and go for a leisurely space stroll. Change isn't exactly Taurus's favorite cup of earl grey tea, but hey, when Uranus gatecrashes your party, you don’t really have much choice.
On the galactic financial front, things are about to get as wild as a Ferengi at a yard sale. Uranus in Taurus might just be the cosmic kick we need to start rethinking money. It’s like we all suddenly got invited to a high stakes poker game in Quark's Bar, and the chips are about to fly. We're talking potential new currencies, banking revolutions, and a stock market rollercoaster that’ll make the Kobayashi Maru seem like a walk in the park.
On a personal level, it's time to pull a Captain Kirk and boldly go where no one has gone before - deep into our relationships with money and materialism. Stuck in the gravitational pull of debt, taxes, or credit card interest? Uranus is about to play Scotty and beam you up out of there. Feeling trapped by your material possessions? It’s like you’re stuck in the Holodeck, and Uranus is the emergency exit.
So buckle up, space cadets. This transit isn't going to be a smooth ride on the USS Voyager. But remember, even in the chaos of cosmic change, there's opportunity. After all, it was Spock who said, "Change is the essential process of all existence." So let's embrace the shake-up, and who knows? We might just find ourselves in a better place when the stardust settles.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 25 Pis 01' 32", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4499821210km away and receding.
Alright folks, put on your space goggles because Neptune is doing the electric slide in Pisces! I mean, who doesn't love a good cosmic boogie? With Neptune being, oh, just a casual 4,499,754,051.796911240km away (give or take a few hundred kilometers), it might not seem like it should affect you much but trust me, this is like your introverted friend deciding to host a house party.
Neptune in Pisces is like having an emotional Swiss army knife. Suddenly you've got the tools to slice through the baloney of life's minor squabbles and see the bigger picture. It’s like having the ultimate spoiler alert for that dramatic TV series you’ve been binging - suddenly all the petty differences seem so...well, petty.
This celestial tango is your VIP ticket to go beyond the usual and explore your inner Dr. Spock. Got an idea that could make the Starship Enterprise warp-speed towards progress? This is your time! Got a dream that could make ET phone home? Share it with the world!
Neptune's spell in Pisces is like a cosmic nudge (or a Vulcan nerve pinch) to explore new frontiers of spirituality. So, why not build a mini Stonehenge in your backyard or start a Jedi meditation club? Who knows, you may find your own Yoda in the process.
Remember, this space-time journey with Neptune in Pisces is like a galactic GPS guiding you towards your own version of the Force. So, hop in, space cadets, it's going to be one heck of a ride!
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is prograde at 29 Cap 14' 34", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 5358921356km away and receding.
The Sun
The Sun
Mercury
Pour constructive energy and action into communication, writing, reading and anything of a mental nature. Do all your errands today. Your mind is active and it may be difficult at times to slow it down and relax. Your nerves are wound up and it may be necessary for you at some time today to force yourself to seek a quiet place and recoup your strength. Watch a tendency to argue with friends, display impatience, especially while driving, and to generally be on edge. Do not let your high energy level today cause you to become reckless or careless. Pay attention to the things you do and slow down a bit. Remember, discipline. You feel very self-assertive today. Do not let your ego ride roughshod over the people you deal with today. Control your temper AND your tongue. Avoid petty gossip and talking about people behind their backs.
Mercury
Venus
Mars