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Solar activity is currently low with C-class flare activity observed from Regions 3636 (S21W44, Cro/beta), 3638 (S18W22, Cai/beta), 3639 (N29W14, Eac/beta-gamma), 3643 (S13W03, Cro/beta) and 3645 (S09W20, Dai/beta), the largest region on the disk .The largest flare was a C7.5 at 20/1706 UTC from Region 3645. The next largest spot group, Region 3647 (S13W15, Dac/beta-delta), was quiet this period, and continued to show signs of separation of the shared penumbra between its principle spots. Regions 3644 (N13E23, Dao/beta), 3645 and 3650 (S11E05, Cai/beta) displayed slight area growth. The remaining regions were stable or in decay. No Earth-directed CMEs were detected in available coronagraph imagery.
The solar kp index is unsettled, with retrograde effects slightly enhanced. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
Solar wind conditions were enhanced early this period following the passage of a CME early on 19 Apr. Total field strength reached 7 nT and the Bz component was sustained southward most of the period with a peak of -6 nT observed. Solar wind speeds reached a peak of 5433km/s at 20/0408 UTC. By periods end, wind speeds were in the 400-450 km/s range. Phi angle was mostly variable through the period.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waxing moon is currently in Libra, at 01 degrees, 34' 35", at a velocity of 11.84 degrees per day.
The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 12.3 days old. It is 405193.3 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 3:24:19, 8 May, 2024. The next full moon is at 13:55:52, 23 May, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Taurus
The Sun is at 01 Tau 38' 25", and is 150338464km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Libra
The Moon is at 01 Lib 34' 35", and is 405017km away and approaching.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is retrograde at 16 Ari 44' 25", moving backwards at 0.35 degrees per day, and is 89365922km away and receding.
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 19 Ari 52' 21", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 251318836km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Pisces
Mars is prograde at 22 Pis 45' 01", moving at 0.77 degrees per day, and is 301182656km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 21 Tau 52' 02", moving at 0.23 degrees per day, and is 888584809km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 15 Pis 44' 17", moving at 0.1 degrees per day, and is 1552540301km 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 50' 21", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 3072079950km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 28 Pis 37' 20", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4598391285km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 02 Aqu 04' 21", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5234582177km 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 | 01 Tau 38' 25" |
Moon | 01 Lib 34' 35" |
Mercury | 16 Ari 44' 25" R |
Venus | 19 Ari 52' 21" |
Mars | 22 Pis 45' 01" |
Jupiter | 21 Tau 52' 02" |
Saturn | 15 Pis 44' 17" |
Uranus | 21 Tau 50' 21" |
Neptune | 28 Pis 37' 20" |
Pluto | 02 Aqu 04' 21" |
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