Retrograde Report for 6 August, 2023

There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

First off, Mercury is chilling in Virgo, like a science nerd buried in books at the library. Expect a lot of "Actually..." and nitpicking over details. It might drive you up the wall, but hey, truth is in the details, right? 😉 #MercuryInVirgo #FactCheck

Venus, our lovely lady of love, is in Leo, strutting around like she owns the place. Expect dramatic declarations of love and more selfies than you can shake a stick at! And remember, if life starts feeling like a telenovela, just roll with it! 😎 #VenusInLeo #DramaAlert

Mars is also hanging out in Virgo, so expect tensions to rise as everyone becomes a critic. Don't let it get to you - just remember, it's all in the name of perfection! #MarsInVirgo #Perfectionism

Jupiter in Taurus is all about expanding those bank accounts! Just don't go too wild buying crystals and incense, okay? Your apartment is starting to look like a New Age store exploded. 💰#JupiterInTaurus #ProsperityVibes

Saturn's in Pisces, so things might get a bit introspective and dreamy. Or you might just fall into a YouTube rabbit hole of conspiracy theories. Either way, enjoy the ride! 🐇#SaturnInPisces #DeepThoughts

Uranus in Taurus is shaking things up, literally. Expect unexpected changes, and remember to keep those feet firmly planted on Mother Earth! Or, y'know, just wear sensible shoes. 👞 #UranusInTaurus #StabilityIsKey

Neptune in Pisces is gonna make things feel a little fuzzy. You might find yourself staring into space a lot. Just remember: it's not zoning out, it's deep contemplation! 🤔 #NeptuneInPisces #SpaceCase

And finally, Pluto in Capricorn is all about transforming structures, whether that

The moon is currently in Aries, at 15 degrees, 55' 49", at a velocity of 14.07 degrees per day.

The Waning Gibbous moon is currently 19.9 days old. It is 370680.24 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 9:38:49, 16 Aug 2023. The next full moon is at 1:37:05, 31 Aug 2023.

The solar wind environment was enhanced following the arrival of a CME (from 01-02 Aug). At 05/0207 UTC an interplanetary shock was observed at the DSCOVR spacecraft. Total field increased from 10 nT to 25 nT before slowly subsiding to around 5-7 nT by 05/1010 UTC. A sustained southward Bz was observed between 05/0100-0542 UTC and 05/0755-1142 UTC reaching a maximum of -21 nT at 05/0232 UTC. Solar wind speed showed only a brief increase to near 460 km/s before settling to between 340-420 km/s. phi angle was predominantly positive.

There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 15% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.