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Solar activity reached moderate levels. Region 3796 (S04W53, Dsi/beta-gamma) produced an M1.1/SF flare at 27/0943 UTC, which was the largest flare of the period. Region 3800 (S27W34, Ehi/beta-gamma) was the culprit for a few C-class flares, the largest of which was a C9.9/SF flare at 27/0810 UTC. Regions 3799 (S10W18, Eki/beta-gamma) and 3801 (N09W01, Cso/beta) both exhibited decay in their trailing spots and were relatively quiet. New simple spots were noted near N10E49, but remain unnumbered at this time as we await additional USAF observatory reports. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
The solar kp index is active, reinforcing retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
The solar wind environment was nominal until a weak shock was observed at approximately 27/0735 UTC. Total field increased from 3 nT to a maximum of 13 nT, and the Bz component reached a maximum southward deflection of -12 nT. Solar wind speeds increased from ~250 km/s to ~300-335 km/s. Phi was predominantly negative, but became positive around 27/1612 UTC.
There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 10% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Gemini, at 28 degrees, 39' 37", at a velocity of 13.1 degrees per day.
The Waning Crescent moon is currently 24 days old. It is 380560.11 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 1:56:45, 3 Sep, 2024. The next full moon is at 2:36:43, 18 Sep, 2024.
The Sun
The Sun is in Virgo
The Sun is at 05 Vir 26' 34", and is 151109716km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Gemini
The Moon will change from Gemini to Cancer in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 28 Gem 39' 37", and is 385448km away and receding.Mercury
Mercury is in Leo
Mercury is retrograde at 21 Leo 26' 05", moving backwards at 0.08 degrees per day, and is 109820286km away and receding.
Venus
Venus is in Virgo
Venus is prograde at 28 Vir 24' 56", moving at 1.23 degrees per day, and is 229613287km away and approaching.
Mars
Mars is in Gemini
Mars is prograde at 25 Gem 21' 28", moving at 0.62 degrees per day, and is 217335529km away and approaching.
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Gemini
Jupiter is prograde at 18 Gem 34' 36", moving at 0.12 degrees per day, and is 774331165km away and approaching.
Alright, star gazers, buckle up. Jupiter's pulled into Gemini's driveway and it's not just for a quick cup of sugar. It's like the universe's version of an intellectual house party! You know, the kind where you end up debating quantum physics with a philosophy major dressed like Albert Einstein at 2 AM. That's the kind of party Jupiter and Gemini throw together.
Jupiter is the Professor Dumbledore of planets, always encouraging us to expand our minds, while Gemini, our cosmic chatterbox, is the kid in the front row with their hand perpetually raised. "What's this? What does it mean? Why is it like that?" Yes, Gemini, we get it, you're curious. But this combo can leave us feeling like we just ran a mental marathon… in moon boots... uphill.
But hey, it's not all cerebral sweat and tears. Gemini's diversity adds technicolor to Jupiter’s intellectual black and white TV. Suddenly, we're not just at a crossroads, we're at the center of a cosmic spaghetti junction, with paths, shortcuts, bridges, and even a wormhole or two. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book, but every page leads to more options.
And let's talk about the talk. Gemini is the social butterfly of the zodiac, flitting from one conversation to another. With Jupiter in town, everyone's got a dose of the cosmic giggles. Our witty repartee will be sharper than Sagittarius’s arrows, and we’ll find ourselves with more ideas than there are stars in the sky (okay, maybe not that many, but you get the idea).
While Jupiter is playing roommate with Gemini, expect to be busier than a Mars rover. We’ll be gobbling up information like a black hole, spitting out brilliant ideas like supernovae. The challenge will be to keep all those cosmic juggling balls in the air.
So, folks, as Jupiter swings through Gemini's starry neighborhood, remember to keep your mind as open as a satellite dish and as flexible as a space-time continuum. The floodgates of possibilities are about to unhinge. So whether you're pondering life's big questions or just deciding on pizza toppings, embrace the cosmic comedy that comes with this celestial transit. After all, we could all use a good
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 16 Pis 51' 23", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1297991870km away and approaching.
Alright, fellow stargazers, do you feel that? That's Saturn in Pisces and it's the perfect time to put on your space snorkel and dive deep into the nebula of your inner psyche. You know that crazy idea you've been toying with? The one about starting a unicorn grooming business or writing a memoir that details your love affair with pizza? Yeah, that one! Well, now's the time to stop daydreaming and start doing. Saturn, AKA the cosmic taskmaster, is teaming up with Pisces, the zodiac's dreamy fish, to give you a cosmic kick in the pants.
But beware, my celestial comrades, Saturn in Pisces isn't all rainbow rocket rides and interstellar ice cream. Saturn is like that nosy landlord who always seems to show up unannounced. Sure, he might catch you dancing in your underwear to '80s synth pop, but he's also there to tell you to clean up your act. So, instead of slapping a "No Alien Lifeforms Allowed" sign on your door, open it up and let Saturn in. His advice might be as welcomed as a black hole at a spaceship party, but trust me, it's worth listening to.
Now, with all this intergalactic introspection going on, it's not surprising if you're feeling a little like a sleep-deprived astronaut floating aimlessly in the void. But don't despair! This is the perfect time to channel your inner Zen master. Meditate, take a moonlit stroll, practice some deep space breathing techniques, or simply take an afternoon nap (just be sure to keep that dream journal handy!). And while you're at it, maybe hit the hay a bit early. You've got a universe inside you to explore and trust me, it's way more exciting than the latest episode of "Keeping Up with the Klingons".
So, in conclusion, embrace the lessons that Saturn in Pisces has to deliver. They may seem as foreign as a Martian language at first, but with some patience and open-mindedness, you'll soon be navigating your own personal cosmos like a seasoned space captain. And who knows, you might even decide to finally open that unicorn grooming business after all!
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 27 Tau 14' 55", moving at 0 degrees per day, and is 2902902156km away and approaching.
Alright, cosmic voyagers, brace yourselves! Uranus has swaggered into Taurus and let me tell you, this is like inviting a quantum physicist to a medieval joust. You just know it's going to get interesting!
Taurus, a zodiac sign slower than a dial-up connection in the '90s, prefers things steady and unchanging. Like binge-watching an entire series without a single plot twist or cliffhanger. But then along comes Uranus, the celestial equivalent of a software update right in the middle of your favorite game. It's disruptive, sure, but also necessary for leveling up!
Picture this: Uranus is the Spock of our solar system—logical, unemotional, and always ready to challenge the status quo. And Taurus? It's more of a Captain Kirk—passionate, loyal, and a bit stuck in its ways. This union is bound to create some Star Trek-level drama, folks!
And where does this drama unfold? In the realm of money—Taurus' favorite playground. With Uranus in Taurus for the next seven years, we're in for some revolutionary changes. Imagine cryptocurrency becoming as commonplace as ordering pizza online, banks turning into digital dinosaurs, and the housing and stock markets doing the cha-cha on a rollercoaster. Exciting or terrifying? You decide!
On a personal level, this transit is like that one episode where the crew realizes they’re trapped inside the Holodeck. We need to break free from the clutches of materialistic Borgs—debt, taxes, credit card interest, rent, mortgages—and redefine our relationship with money. Resistance is futile! Uranus is here to liberate us, and even the most stubborn among us (yes, Taurus, I'm looking at you) can't stop this cosmic transformation.
So buckle up, space cadets! This is one interstellar ride that promises to shake us out of our comfort zones and lead us towards greater stability. By the time Uranus packs up and warps out of Taurus, we might just thank it for the upgrade! Beam me up, Uranus!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 29 Pis 08' 55", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4333866728km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Aquarius
Pluto is retrograde at 00 Aqu 04' 59", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5124959860km away and receding.
Venus
Venus
Venus
Your emotions are deep and powerful. As they say, still waters run deep. Today might be a good day to redecorate or make other changes to your home with the hope of bringing greater beauty and harmony into your life. It's a good time to find new uses for old or discarded items which no longer serve your purposes. Emotional self-regeneration is possible with these energies.
Jupiter