There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

Welcome, Fellow Star Gazers!

Alrighty folks, hold onto your spectacles because we've got some cosmic shenanigans to discuss. Let's start with our good friend Mercury, who’s decided to hang out in Virgo. Now, I'm not saying this means you'll suddenly develop an obsession with cleaning your keyboard with Q-tips, but I wouldn't rule it out either. #CleanlinessNextToGodliness

Venus, that radiant beauty, is chilling in Leo. For those of you who've been considering adopting a lion as a pet, now's your time to shine! Or, you know, maybe just try adding a little more glamour to your Zoom meetings. #FierceBackdrop

Mars, our cosmic action hero, is doing its thing in Libra. This could mean anything from feeling a sudden urge to debate the merits of Star Wars vs Star Trek (we all know the answer here folks) to compulsively balancing your checkbook. #NerdAlert

Jupiter, the Santa Claus of the solar system, is lounging in Taurus. That means it's a great time to start that herb garden on your windowsill. Who doesn't need more basil? #GreenThumbGoals

And then there's Saturn, hanging out in Pisces. This might be a good time to work on your haiku skills or perhaps initiate a deep discussion about the nature of fish consciousness. #DeepThoughts

Meanwhile, Uranus is also in Taurus, which could lead to sudden revelations about the value of composting. Embrace that eco-friendly lifestyle, folks! #CompostIsCool

Neptune, the king of the sea, is in Pisces. This could mean a sudden urge to take up underwater basket weaving or, at the very least, watch The Little Mermaid again. #UnderTheSea

Last but certainly not least, we've got Pluto in Capricorn. Maybe it's time to organize your DVD collection by director or start that model spaceship building project you've been putting off. #PlutoStillAPlanetInMyBook

So there you have it, stellar friends. Remember, the stars might influence us, but we're the ones who decide whether to wear

The moon is currently in Gemini, at 13 degrees, 45' 31", at a velocity of 13.01 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 19.9 days old. It is 388314.75 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.

Solar wind speed reached a peak of 487 km/s at 03/1947Z. Total IMF reached 8 nT at 03/1948Z. The maximum southward component of Bz reached -6 nT at 03/1138Z. DSCOVR produced some confounding signatures and suspect data throughout the period, making interpretation difficult.

There is a 20% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.