There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

Welcome, Star Gazers!

We're in for a cosmic roller-coaster ride, folks, so grab your lab goggles and your flower crowns because it's about to get astro-awesome!

#MercuryInVirgo

Mercury is hanging out in Virgo, much like a super smart nerd at a Sci-Fi convention. Expect to get more productive than a squirrel on caffeine, just don't forget to take a break, alright? Your brain might be on hyperdrive, but your body still needs rest.

#VenusInLeo

Venus, our little cosmic queen, is throwing a royal ball in Leo. Time to strut your stuff and shine like the star you are. But remember, even kings and queens have to take off their crowns sometimes.

#MarsInLibra

Mars is trying to find balance in Libra like a hippie on a tightrope. This might mean you'll be feeling a sudden urge to mediate any conflict, from world peace to who ate the last piece of pizza. Just remember, justice is blind, but it doesn't have to be bland.

#JupiterInTaurus

Jupiter, our big friendly giant, is chilling in Taurus. You might feel a sudden rush of practicality, like Bill Nye explaining science to seven-year-olds. Embrace it, but don't forget to dream too!

#SaturnInPisces

Saturn is currently doing a deep dive in Pisces, like Spock exploring his emotional side. Time to get introspective and philosophical, but don't get lost in thought and forget about the here and now.

#UranusInTaurus

Uranus is also hanging out in Taurus, shaking things up like a mad scientist in a pottery class. Expect changes and surprises, but remember, even chaos has its own pattern.

#NeptuneInPisces

The moon is currently in Libra, at 06 degrees, 09' 12", at a velocity of 12.06 degrees per day.

The New moon is currently 1.1 days old. It is 400578.25 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 parameters suggested a transition to weak influence of a negative polarity CH HSS. Total magnetic field strength steadily decreased from 8 nT to 5 nT. No significant periods of southward Bz were observed. Solar wind speed were in overall decline, from ~475 km/s to ~450 km/s by the end of the period. Phi angle was predominantly negative.

There is a 20% 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.