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Solar activity remained at moderate levels. There are currently 9 numbered regions on the visible disk with background level elevated to ~C3.0. New Region 3709 (S10E74, Cai/beta) produced an M4.0/Sf flare at 07/0913 UTC. Region 3697 (S17W58, Dkc/beta-gamma-delta) produced an M1.2 flare at 07/1622 UTC as it continues to rotate into view. Region 3697 continued to be the largest and most complex spot group as it slightly grew. Regions 3698 (N22W68, Dai/beta) and 3703 (S08W37, Dac/beta-gamma) exhibited growth in their intermediate spots.
The solar kp index is unsettled, with retrograde effects slightly enhanced. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
Solar wind parameters were enhanced due to what is likely transient passage. At approximately 07/1045 UTC, Total field started steadily increase to a maximum of 15 nT at 07/1358 UTC and Bz reached a deflection of -15 nT. Solar wind speeds were at ~360 km/s then increased to 475 km/s for the latter half of the UT day. Phi was variable.
There is a 40% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Cancer, at 09 degrees, 51' 30", at a velocity of 13.28 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 1.8 days old. It is 387598.1 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 22:59:17, 5 Jul, 2024. The next full moon is at 10:19:50, 21 Jul, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Gemini
The Sun is at 17 Gem 57' 31", and is 151849619km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon is at 09 Can 51' 30", and is 383980km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Gemini
Mercury is prograde at 10 Gem 07' 47", moving at 2.12 degrees per day, and is 193028060km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Gemini
Venus is prograde at 18 Gem 56' 28", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 259550537km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Aries
Mars will change from Aries to Taurus in the next 24 hours.
Mars is prograde at 29 Ari 18' 38", moving at 0.74 degrees per day, and is 273895914km away and approaching.Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 03 Gem 06' 20", moving at 0.23 degrees per day, and is 896898380km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 19 Pis 02' 42", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 1444795896km 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 34' 32", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3069033028km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 29 Pis 46' 26", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4501532276km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 01 Aqu 48' 29", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5130067463km 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 | 17 Gem 57' 31" |
Moon | 09 Can 51' 30" |
Mercury | 10 Gem 07' 47" |
Venus | 18 Gem 56' 28" |
Mars | 29 Ari 18' 38" |
Jupiter | 03 Gem 06' 20" |
Saturn | 19 Pis 02' 42" |
Uranus | 24 Tau 34' 32" |
Neptune | 29 Pis 46' 26" |
Pluto | 01 Aqu 48' 29" R |
The Sun
The Sun
Venus
Mars
Jupiter