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Solar activity reached high levels due to numerous M-class flare activity. Region 3697 (S17W72, Ekc/beta-gamma-delta) produced the largest event of the period in the form of a long-duration M9.7/1f flare at 08/0149 UTC. Associated with this event was filament ejecta to the north and west, a 894 km/s Type II sweep, a Type IV sweep and a 460 sfu Tenflare. This region also produced five additional M-class flares, all less than M5. The region continued to be the largest and most complex spot group on the disk and showed little changed over the period.
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 slightly enhanced due to transient passage. The IMF became more stable in the latter half of the period. Total field peaked at 12 nT early, before settling at or near 5 nT. Bz reached -9 nT early, but is now +/- 5nT. Solar wind speed values are not reliable for the period, but are believed to be near 480 km/s. Phi was positive early, then became predominantly positive after about 08/0500 UTC.
There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Cancer, at 22 degrees, 58' 00", at a velocity of 12.93 degrees per day.
The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 2.8 days old. It is 392245.75 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 18 Gem 54' 55", and is 151867337km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Cancer
The Moon will change from Cancer to Leo in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 22 Can 58' 00", and is 388754km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Gemini
Mercury is prograde at 12 Gem 15' 42", moving at 2.14 degrees per day, and is 194328399km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Gemini
Venus is prograde at 20 Gem 10' 12", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 259518000km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Taurus
Mars is prograde at 00 Tau 03' 16", moving at 0.74 degrees per day, and is 273308684km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 03 Gem 20' 12", moving at 0.23 degrees per day, and is 896351110km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 19 Pis 04' 46", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 1442304185km 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 37' 47", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3068012120km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 29 Pis 47' 12", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4499061987km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 01 Aqu 47' 33", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5128426500km 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 | 18 Gem 54' 55" |
Moon | 22 Can 58' 00" |
Mercury | 12 Gem 15' 42" |
Venus | 20 Gem 10' 12" |
Mars | 00 Tau 03' 16" |
Jupiter | 03 Gem 20' 12" |
Saturn | 19 Pis 04' 46" |
Uranus | 24 Tau 37' 47" |
Neptune | 29 Pis 47' 12" |
Pluto | 01 Aqu 47' 33" R |
The Sun
The Sun
Venus
Mars
Jupiter