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Solar activity reached high levels. Region 3738 (S09E40, Fkc/beta-gamma-delta) produced the strongest event of the period, an M5.3 flare (R2-Moderate) 13/1242 UTC. Associated with the event was a Type II radio sweep (est. 297 km/s), however, no discernable CMEs were observed in subsequent coronagraph imagery. At 13/2301 UTC, Region 3738 also produced an impulsive M5.0. Development continued among the regions leader and intermediate spots.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
A nominal solar wind environment prevailed throughout the period. Total field strength hovered near 5 nT and Bz was mostly positive. Solar wind speeds were between 300-350 km/s and phi transitioned from negative to positive after 13/1850 UTC.
There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 25% chance of a moderate event, and a 10% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Sagittarius, at 28 degrees, 55' 41", at a velocity of 13.56 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 12.5 days old. It is 384224.47 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 11:14:21, 4 Aug, 2024. The next full moon is at 18:28:35, 19 Aug, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Cancer
The Sun is at 27 Can 04' 53", and is 152018258km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Sagittarius
The Moon will change from Sagittarius to Capricorn in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 28 Sag 55' 41", and is 379670km away and approaching.Mercury
Mercury is in Leo
Mercury is prograde at 23 Leo 48' 04", moving at 1.09 degrees per day, and is 135128534km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is prograde at 09 Leo 19' 09", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 251021501km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Taurus
Mars is prograde at 28 Tau 53' 24", moving at 0.7 degrees per day, and is 248098129km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 12 Gem 00' 18", moving at 0.2 degrees per day, and is 852400169km away and approaching.
Picture this, Jupiter, the jumbo-sized planet of wisdom just decided to crash at Gemini's intellectual crib. Imagine Jupiter as the overbearing, philosophical house guest who can't stop asking deep questions like, "What does this mean?" while Gemini, the super curious, multitasking host can't help but respond with, "What IS this?" It's like hosting a cosmic comedy show in your brain and everyone's invited.
With Jupiter in Gemini, our minds are about to receive an upgrade, think 5G but for your brain. It's time to turn our mental kaleidoscopes in every possible direction, exploring the multi-faceted reality that Gemini loves so much. It's like standing at a crossroad, but instead of one path, you've got multiple roads, secret tunnels, bridges, and heck, maybe even a teleportation portal.
And oh boy! Expect a verbal explosion. Gemini, the zodiac's chatterbox, is ready to amp up the communication vibes. It's like everyone swallowed a truth serum mixed with a happy pill. Conversations will flow, ideas will sparkle, and we might even solve the mystery of why cats purr or where that missing sock went.
Let's be honest, we're going to be busier than a one-armed juggler with an itch. There'll be things to read, learn, absorb, and then talk about until we're blue in the face. It's like opening a Pandora's box of brilliant ideas. You may need to clone yourself to keep up!
Jupiter in Gemini is like getting a backstage pass to the universe's biggest brainstorming session. It's a golden ticket to understanding the mysteries of life, the universe, and why pizza is a circle but comes in a square box. So, buckle up and get ready for a mental rollercoaster ride of cosmic proportions. Just remember, amidst the whirlwind of thoughts and ideas, finding that sweet spot between certainty and fleeting thoughts will be your ticket to nirvana...or at least to sanity.
So, my star-studded friends, grab your space helmet, buckle up, and prepare for the ultimate cosmic comic journey. Jupiter in Gemini is here, and it's about to turn our world upside down, inside out, and possibly even diagonally!
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 19 Pis 07' 00", moving backwards at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 1349654563km away and approaching.
Gather 'round, star gazers and space nerds alike! It's time to tune into the cosmic radio because I've got some spicy news for you: Saturn, our beloved taskmaster of the universe - who is currently 1349722751.491097689km away (give or take a parsec) - has decided to shimmy its way into dreamy Pisces. And oh boy, it's like watching Darth Vader doing the Macarena with Yoda.
What's that? You're skeptical? Well, hold onto your lightsabers, because when the grandmaster of discipline waltzes with the zodiac's resident daydreamer, we're all bound to feel a bit... well, swirly.
Imagine Saturn as that straight-laced science teacher you had in high school, always going on about rules and order. Now, he's decided to crash your dreamland, the last bastion of your unfettered imagination. Yes, your personal Neverland is about to get a reality-check. Only instead of Captain Hook, you get Saturn armed with a clipboard and a red pen, ready to help you turn those dreams into actions.
Now, don't go hanging up your "No Sith Lords Allowed" sign just yet. I know, it's tempting to keep Saturn's practicality at bay, but trust me on this - his guidance can be a goldmine. He's not here to ruin your dreams, he's here to make them come to life. So, grab a notebook, put on your best Yoda ears, and listen up!
But wait, there's more! With Saturn in Pisces, our sleep might be as elusive as a correct answer from a Jedi master. "Restful, your sleep might not be," as Yoda might say. So, it's time to channel your inner Zen master. Meditate, stroll among the Ewoks in the forest, breathe like you're using a Darth Vader voice changer, or even take a well-deserved nap (with a dream journal at hand, of course).
So, folks, as we navigate this Saturn in Pisces transit, remember: "In a galaxy far, far away"... is actually right now, and the stars are ready to guide us. May the force be with you!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 26 Tau 27' 22", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 3000831159km away and approaching.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 29 Pis 51' 21", moving backwards at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 4401177345km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 00 Aqu 57' 51", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5093200918km away and approaching.
The Sun
The Sun
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Mercury
Mars
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