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Solar activity reached low levels. Region 3632 (N26W16, Cao/beta) produced a C1.1/SF flare at 07/1926 UTC, which was the largest of the period. Region 3628 (N08E14, Cko/beta) continued to support large, symmetric penumbra, but remained quiet. Region 3633 (S08E59, Dso/beta-gamma) exhibited signs of evolution, developing a weak gamma signature as polarities began to mix in its intermediate area. The remaining active regions were unremarkable in comparison.
The solar kp index is unsettled, with retrograde effects slightly enhanced. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters reflected the waning influence of a slightly disturbed solar wind environment. Total field reached 6 nT early in the period, but decreased to 3-4 nT during the latter half. The Bz component of the IMF was relatively benign being mostly +/- 5 nT. Solar wind speeds gradually decreased from ~450 km/s to just under 400 km/s. Phi was predominantly in a negative solar sector.
There is a 15% chance of solar activity, with a 1% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Aries, at 11 degrees, 52' 44", at a velocity of 15.05 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 28.9 days old. It is 364519.02 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 18:23:21, 8 Apr, 2024. The next full moon is at 23:51:09, 23 Apr, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Aries
The Sun is at 18 Ari 54' 30", and is 149801997km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Aries
The Moon is at 11 Ari 52' 44", and is 359095km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is retrograde at 25 Ari 06' 36", moving backwards at 0.61 degrees per day, and is 91504439km away and approaching.
Listen up, star gazers! Mercury, that swift-footed messenger of the gods, is doing its retrograde samba in Aries, the cosmic Rambo. Now, if you're thinking this means your Wi-Fi will start acting like a sulky teenager, or your GPS will guide you to the North Pole instead of Home Depot, take a deep breath. It's not that kind of retrograde. This is more like an intellectual Red Bull, so buckle up!
Aries waits for no one, not even for its morning coffee. So, when Mercury parks its celestial posterior in this sign, we're talking about a mental sprint, not a leisurely stroll through the park. You'll find your brain refusing to linger on last week's crossword puzzle and instead, charging ahead like a caffeinated racehorse. But be warned! This isn't the time for slow-mo replays, folks.
Got something to say? Well, with Mercury in Aries, you'll be serving unfiltered truth tea whether people ordered it or not! This transit is like cosmic courage juice, so expect to blurt out everything, from your love for 80s disco to your not-so-secret opinion about your neighbor's yard gnomes. But beware, my friends - this verbal diarrhea comes with a price. Remember, diplomacy is not an alien concept. Use it when needed!
But hey, it's not all challenging. Mercury in Aries is like a brainstorming session on steroids. You're likely to have more lightbulb moments than Thomas Edison. But here's the catch - these nuggets of wisdom are like shooting stars: Blink and you miss 'em! So grab them before they vanish into the ether of forgotten thoughts.
In a nutshell, Mercury in Aries is like a blend of Sherlock's brain, Speedy Gonzales' speed and a dash of Hulk's tact. Strap in, folks. It's going to be a wild ride!
Venus
Venus is in Aries
Venus is prograde at 03 Ari 49' 36", moving at 1.24 degrees per day, and is 246138981km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Pisces
Mars is prograde at 12 Pis 39' 44", moving at 0.78 degrees per day, and is 308571478km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 18 Tau 56' 06", moving at 0.22 degrees per day, and is 874795202km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 14 Pis 24' 05", moving at 0.11 degrees per day, and is 1573463243km 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 21 Tau 08' 44", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3057384242km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 28 Pis 10' 20", moving at 0.04 degrees per day, and is 4612914249km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 01 Aqu 57' 43", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5266049397km 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 Ari 54' 30" |
Moon | 11 Ari 52' 44" |
Mercury | 25 Ari 06' 36" R |
Venus | 03 Ari 49' 36" |
Mars | 12 Pis 39' 44" |
Jupiter | 18 Tau 56' 06" |
Saturn | 14 Pis 24' 05" |
Uranus | 21 Tau 08' 44" |
Neptune | 28 Pis 10' 20" |
Pluto | 01 Aqu 57' 43" |
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Jupiter