There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

Greetings, star children! It's your favorite astrophysicist-turned-astrologer with a dash of hippie, a pinch of nerd, and a sprinkle of humor, here to give you the cosmic scoop.

First off, Mercury, that fast-talking, sharp-witted planet is hanging out in Virgo. If you find yourself obsessively organizing your sock drawer or suddenly passionate about spreadsheets, blame it on Mercury. And remember, it's not OCD, it's just "Organized Cosmic Detailing!" 😉 #MercuryInVirgo

Meanwhile, Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, is strutting her stuff in Leo. Expect drama, passion, and a sudden urge to wear glitter... everywhere. If you find yourself adopting a lion as a pet or practicing your acceptance speech for an Oscar, don't fight it. Just remember to thank me in your speech. #VenusInLeo

Our fiery planet Mars is in Libra, which is like putting hot sauce on a cucumber sandwich. Expect some spicy dialogues but wrapped in politeness. If diplomacy was a martial art, you'd all be black belts now. #MarsInLibra

Big, expansive Jupiter is chilling in Taurus. Embrace your inner epicurean! Eat the cake. Buy the shoes. If you've been thinking about investing in that life-sized replica of the Starship Enterprise... now's the time. #JupiterInTaurus

Saturn, the taskmaster of the zodiac, is in dreamy Pisces. Expect some serious life lessons hidden in your dreams. If you dream of being chased by a giant calculator, it might be time to sort out your finances. Or you're just really bad at math. #SaturnInPisces

Uranus, the planet of surprise, is also in Taurus. Expect the unexpected! Random acts of kindness, surprise gifts, or a spontaneous trip to Comic-Con. #UranusInTaurus

Neptune, the planet of dreams and illusions, is in Pisces. This is like putting a fish in water or a nerd in a comic book store. Embrace your creativity, but don't get lost in fantasy. Unless it's a fantasy about becoming a billionaire. In that case, carry on. #NeptuneInPisces

The moon is currently in Gemini, at 00 degrees, 32' 25", at a velocity of 13.43 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 18.9 days old. It is 383416.48 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 17:55:08, 14 Oct 2023. The next full moon is at 20:24:27, 28 Oct 2023.

The solar wind was generally slow (350-400 km/s). Bz was southward (approx. 0 to -5 nT) for much of the period. Density was low, which prompted a change from DSCOVR to ACE around 02/0217 UTC. The subsequent loss of ACE tracking around 1615 UTC forced a return to DSCOVR by 1646 UTC. The speed reported by DSCOVR was generally reasonable at the time of writing.

There is a 35% 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.