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Solar activity was at moderate levels. Region 3643 (S13E48, Dai/beta-gamma) produced the largest flare of the period, an M1.1/2n (R1-Minor) at 16/1802 UTC. Region 3643 along with Region 3639 (S29E36, Eki/beta-gamma-delta) exhibited the most growth on the visible disk. Newly numbered Region 3644 (N12E72, Dso/beta) rotated onto the visible disk from the E limb. Additional spots were observed rotating around the E limb near N22.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
Solar wind parameters continued to be enhanced by a passing CME. Total magnetic field strength was mostly between 7-13 nT. The Bz component was predominantly southward, with a maximum deflection of -12 nT. Solar wind speeds remained low, ranging between 350-400 km/s for most of the day.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 30% 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 Leo, at 14 degrees, 09' 51", at a velocity of 12.04 degrees per day.
The First Quarter moon is currently 8.7 days old. It is 400662.37 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 Aries
The Sun is at 27 Ari 44' 02", and is 150176536km away and receding.
The Moon
The Moon is in Leo
The Moon is at 14 Leo 09' 51", and is 401396km away and receding.
Mercury
Mercury is in Aries
Mercury is retrograde at 18 Ari 43' 51", moving backwards at 0.63 degrees per day, and is 86540455km 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 14 Ari 56' 19", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 249844733km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Pisces
Mars is prograde at 19 Pis 39' 05", moving at 0.78 degrees per day, and is 303447988km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 20 Tau 57' 14", moving at 0.23 degrees per day, and is 884847346km away and receding.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is prograde at 15 Pis 20' 31", moving at 0.1 degrees per day, and is 1559492359km 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 37' 13", moving at 0.05 degrees per day, and is 3068227662km away and receding.
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is prograde at 28 Pis 29' 17", moving at 0.03 degrees per day, and is 4603529674km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is prograde at 02 Aqu 02' 50", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 5244341039km 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 | 27 Ari 44' 02" |
Moon | 14 Leo 09' 51" |
Mercury | 18 Ari 43' 51" R |
Venus | 14 Ari 56' 19" |
Mars | 19 Pis 39' 05" |
Jupiter | 20 Tau 57' 14" |
Saturn | 15 Pis 20' 31" |
Uranus | 21 Tau 37' 13" |
Neptune | 28 Pis 29' 17" |
Pluto | 02 Aqu 02' 50" |
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