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Orbital Sunset Over Brazil

The last rays of an orbital sunset burst through Earth's horizon as the International Space Station flew 258 miles above Brazil.

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

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The Moon is moving from Virgo to Libra.

The Moon is moving from Virgo to Libra in the next 24 hours. Moon In Libra Balance is the keyword with the moon in Libra. Resolve those conflicts and ...

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Libra Moon

Retrograde Report for 5 July, 2022

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Saturn is currently in retrograde, with 110 days left. Neptune is currently in retrograde, with 152 days left. Pluto is currently in retrograde, with 96 days left. #chipwitch #retrograde #astrology #Saturn #Neptune #Pluto

Tuesday, 05 July 2022

Retrograde Report

Mercury is moving from Gemini to Cancer.

Mercury is moving from Gemini to Cancer in the next 24 hours. #Mercury #Cancer #Gemini

Monday, 04 July 2022

Cancer Mercury

Mars is moving from Aries to Taurus.

Mars is moving from Aries to Taurus in the next 24 hours. #Mars #Taurus #Aries

Monday, 04 July 2022

Taurus Mars

Retrograde Report for 4 July, 2022

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Saturn is currently in retrograde, with 111 days left. Neptune is currently in retrograde, with 153 days left. Pluto is currently in retrograde, with 97 days left. #chipwitch #retrograde #astrology #Saturn #Neptune #Pluto

Monday, 04 July 2022

Retrograde Report

Retrograde Report for 3 July, 2022

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Saturn is currently in retrograde, with 112 days left. Neptune is currently in retrograde, with 154 days left. Pluto is currently in retrograde, with 98 days left. #chipwitch #retrograde #astrology #Saturn #Neptune #Pluto

Sunday, 03 July 2022

Retrograde Report

Retrograde Report for 2 July, 2022

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Saturn is currently in retrograde, with 113 days left. Neptune is currently in retrograde, with 155 days left. Pluto is currently in retrograde, with 99 days left. #chipwitch #retrograde #astrology #Saturn #Neptune #Pluto

Saturday, 02 July 2022

Retrograde Report

Making a Picture-Perfect Landing

An adult osprey, carrying a fish in its talons, prepares to land in its nest atop a speaker platform in the parking lot at Kennedy Space Center.

Friday, 01 July 2022

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Retrograde Report for 1 July, 2022

There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Saturn is currently in retrograde, with 114 days left. Neptune is currently in retrograde, with 156 days left. Pluto is currently in retrograde, with 100 days left. #chipwitch #retrograde #astrology #Saturn #Neptune #Pluto

Friday, 01 July 2022

Retrograde Report

Planet	Longitude
The Sun	09 Sco 19' 25"
The Moon	06 Sco 24' 59"
Mercury	27 Sco 50' 45"
Venus	17 Sag 25' 33"
Mars	28 Can 58' 35"
Jupiter	20 Gem 27' 48" R
Saturn	12 Pis 52' 18" R
Uranus	25 Tau 53' 24" R
Neptune	27 Pis 29' 46" R
Pluto	29 Cap 44' 24"

BZ Status:	4
Proton Density:	1.33
Proton Speed:	433.9 k/sec
KP Status:	1.33

Type	Nov 1	Nov 2	Nov 3
Active	20%	25%	35%
Minor	5%	5%	25%
Moderate	1%	1%	5%
Strong	1%	1%	1%
Kp Index Prediction
00-03UT	1.33	2.33	2.67
03-06UT	1.33	1.33	3.00
06-09UT	1.33	1.00	2.67
09-12UT	1.67	1.00	2.67
12-15UT	1.33	2.33	2.33
15-18UT	1.33	2.33	2.67
18-21UT	1.67	2.67	3.67
21-00UT	1.67	2.67	3.67
Solar Activity
Solar activity reached high levels. The largest event was an X2.0/3b flare (R3-Strong) at 31/2120 UTC from Region 3878 (N16E23, Eki/beta-gamma-delta). In addition, seven M-class flares (R1-Minor) were observed from Regions 3875 (N28W41, Dai/beta), 3876 (S06W46, Dki/beta-gamma), and 3878. Growth was observed in Regions 3875 and 3876, and new Region 3880 (S13E55, Axx/alpha) was numbered. The remaining regions were either stable or in decay. Analysis of a CME associated with flaring from Region 3877 (S16W04, Axx/alpha) at around 31/1252 UTC resulted in a possible glancing blow on 03 Nov. .Forecast... M-class flares are expected, with a chance for X-class flares, through 03 Nov.
Solar Wind
Enhanced solar wind conditions prevailed through much of the period, with an increase in interplanetary magnetic field observed late in the day. Total field strength reached 9 nT and the Bz component reached -8 nT. Solar wind speeds ranged between 450-600 km/s. The phi angle was predominately negative.
Energetic Particle
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux persisted at S1 (Minor) levels throughout the period. The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at normal to moderate levels.