There are currently 2 planets in retrograde:

Planetary Retrograde: A Meme-Friendly Breakdown

Greetings, my dear cosmic voyagers! Strap on your rocket boots, tighten your lab goggles, and fill your thermos with organic chai tea. We're about to embark on a journey through the current planetary retrogrades, brought to you by the three amigos: Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Sagittarius. #SagittariusSquad

Mercury in Sagittarius is like that friend who insists on explaining the plot of the last season of "The Big Bang Theory" using a whiteboard and interpretive dance. Communication might seem a bit...bonkers right now. Don't panic! Embrace the chaos and remember: It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey! #MercurialMadness

Venus in Sagittarius? Imagine if love and beauty went on a yoga retreat, discovered Burning Man, and decided they wanted to join the circus. In other words, expect your relationships and aesthetic preferences to have a touch of the adventurous, the philosophical, and the downright wacky. #VenusVoyage

And then we have Mars in Sagittarius, the cosmic equivalent of a motivational speaker crossed with an action movie hero, armed with a quiver full of philosophical one-liners. Harness this energy to pursue your goals with gusto and a side order of existential pondering. #MarsMotivation

But wait! There's more! Jupiter is hanging out in Taurus, bringing a sense of expansion and growth to all things practical and sensual. So go ahead, indulge in that extra slice of vegan pizza. You're expanding...in wisdom! #JupiterJoy

Saturn in Pisces is playing the role of the cosmic life coach, urging us to take responsibility for our dreams and intuitive insights. It's like a tough love guru saying, "If you don't take your visions seriously, who will?" #SaturnSeriousness

As for Uranus in Taurus and Neptune in Pisces, they're stirring up change and inspiration in the realms of values and spirituality. It's like a cosmic remix of tradition and transcendence. And Pluto?

The moon is currently in Leo, at 27 degrees, 05' 07", at a velocity of 11.93 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 18.7 days old. It is 404881.88 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan 2024.

Nominal solar wind conditions prevailed this period. Solar wind speeds decreased from a peak of 400 km/s to around 325 km/s by the end of the period. Total field strength varied 3-10 nT and the Bz component ranged +7/-5 nT.

There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 5% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.