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Solar activity was at moderate levels due to a pair of M-flares from Region 3697 (S18W33, Ekc/beta-gamma-delta). Those included an M3.4/1f at 05/0856 UTC and an M2.6 at 05/1007 UTC. Slight growth and elongation was observed in the larger spot grouping of Region 3697 while the surrounding smaller spots appeared to be decaying. Slight growth was also observed in Regions 3698 (N22W43, Dai/beta), 3701 (S05W24, Dao/beta), and 3703 (S07W09, Dai/beta). No Earth-directed CMEs were observed. A filament eruption was noted near the NE limb in H-Alpha and GOES SUVI 304 imagery starting near 05/1600 UTC. Analysis and modelling efforts are ongoing for this event at the time of this writing. However, due to its NE location, the bulk of the CME is expected to miss north and behind Earths orbit.
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 were mildly enhanced, with solar wind speed decreasing from 500 km/s to 375 km/s by the end of the period. Total field ranged from 2-7 nT while the Bz component was between +/-6 nT. Phi angle was mostly positive through before rotating into a mostly negative orientation.
There is a 15% 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 Gemini, at 12 degrees, 39' 45", at a velocity of 13.88 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 29.3 days old. It is 377927.55 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 12:40:02, 6 Jun, 2024. The next full moon is at 1:10:32, 22 Jun, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Gemini
The Sun is at 16 Gem 02' 39", and is 151811648km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Gemini
The Moon is at 12 Gem 39' 45", and is 375377km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Gemini
Mercury is prograde at 05 Gem 56' 36", moving at 2.06 degrees per day, and is 189919148km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Gemini
Venus is prograde at 16 Gem 28' 58", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 259588761km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Aries
Mars is prograde at 27 Ari 49' 13", moving at 0.75 degrees per day, and is 275065944km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 02 Gem 38' 31", moving at 0.23 degrees per day, and is 897906214km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 18 Pis 58' 16", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 1449776729km away and approaching.
Okay, folks, strap in and put your space helmets on, because Saturn is hovering in Pisces. It's like the universe's version of a grumpy grandpa visiting a psychedelic fish tank. It's not just about getting starry-eyed over the nebulae though, no, Saturn is doing some cosmic housekeeping at a whopping 1,576,278,394.181507826km away. And yes, you guessed right! The old fella's gone prograde on us. We’re talking full-on forward motion.
Now, when Saturn, our celestial taskmaster, meets Pisces, the dreamy, artsy guru of the zodiac, it's like Spock meeting a Vulcan mind-meld with Picasso. It’s time to take those daydreams of yours, you know the ones where you're writing a bestselling novel or running a successful business, and give them a Vulcan salute.
This cosmic combo is here to ensure that your dreams don't just end up as beautiful supernovae in the cosmos of your mind. They want you to get off your asteroid and make things happen. You might need to draft a business plan, draw up a budget, or beam yourself up to the bank for a loan.
Now, I won’t lie to you, Saturn in Pisces isn't always a leisurely cruise on the USS Enterprise. Saturn might be the unwelcome guest who questions your most cherished dreams, but remember, the Captain doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Instead of putting up shields and firing photon torpedoes, why not let Saturn in and listen to what it has to say? After all, this cosmic old-timer has seen more than a few star systems in its day.
With Saturn in Pisces, you might find yourself feeling like you've been beamed up to the sleepless realms of insomnia. Your usual 8-hour stasis chamber sleep might seem as elusive as a Romulan cloaking device. But fear not, my starfleet! This is the perfect time to cultivate some much-needed inner peace. Meditate, take a stroll through your local holodeck forest, or simply breathe like you’re on a vacation in the oxygen-rich atmosphere of an unexplored M-class planet.
Remember, this cosmic event is all about listening to the wisdom that the universe has to offer. So, put your tr
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 24 Tau 27' 58", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 3070963684km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 29 Pis 44' 49", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4506446435km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 01 Aqu 50' 17", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5133443437km away and approaching.
Picture this: Pluto, the wee 'planet' (we're still salty about that downgrade, aren't we?) with a heart-shaped surface feature, is hanging out in Aquarius, the sign of the water-bearer. Now, before you start picturing Pluto getting a nice splash from Aquarius' jug, remember, Aquarius is an air sign. So, no, Pluto is not getting a much-needed bath.
Pluto, the celestial equivalent of that one intense friend who always insists on deep, existential conversations at 2 AM, is all about transformation. And not just the "Oh, I think I'll cut bangs" kind, but the "I'm going to reevaluate my entire life, quit my job, and move to a Tibetan monastery" kind. Pluto doesn't do things by halves, folks.
Meanwhile, Aquarius is the sign of progress, innovation, and the odd science experiment gone wrong (or right, depending on your perspective). When these two get together, it's like a sci-fi movie plot: expect the unexpected, and then multiply it by ten.
We're talking radical shifts in science, technology, and even space travel. Who knows, maybe teleportation will finally be a thing during this transit? A girl can dream! But it's not just about cool gadgets and warp speed; it's also about humanity. This transit could see us becoming more compassionate, more empathetic, and more inclined to work together for the betterment of all.
On a personal level, Pluto in Aquarius is the cosmic kick in the pants we need to change how we view ourselves and our place in the world. Instead of being self-focused, it's time to think about what's best for all. Basically, it's about becoming more like Mr. Spock and less like Sheldon Cooper.
So, are you ready for this cosmic shake-up? Because like it or not, Pluto in Aquarius is here, and it's about to make things a whole lot more interesting!
Planet | Position |
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Sun | 16 Gem 02' 39" |
Moon | 12 Gem 39' 45" |
Mercury | 05 Gem 56' 36" |
Venus | 16 Gem 28' 58" |
Mars | 27 Ari 49' 13" |
Jupiter | 02 Gem 38' 31" |
Saturn | 18 Pis 58' 16" |
Uranus | 24 Tau 27' 58" |
Neptune | 29 Pis 44' 49" |
Pluto | 01 Aqu 50' 17" R |
The Sun
Your individuality and personality seem at one today. You feel like you really know and understand yourself and what it is that you want and need to do. Today might be a good day to shine light on your unconscious attitudes and habit patterns with the hope of improving your weak points. Change the areas of your personality that you aren't satisfied with.
The Sun
The Sun
Mercury
Broaden your mental horizons today. Expand your consciousness by going to new places, both in thought and in person. Today is a good day to reconcile differences of opinions with others as both you and they are more tolerant of differing viewpoints. Legal activities as well as travel are favored today.
Venus
Jupiter