There are currently 5 planets in retrograde:

Well, well, well, star gazers! We have an interesting celestial party going on up there. As if our planets decided to play musical chairs and landed on the most unpredictable seats, right? I mean, Mercury in Virgo? That's like putting Sheldon Cooper in charge of a yoga class - the analytical brain is strong with this one! So buckle up, because your communication might get a little more... precise. #MercuryInVirgo #BigBangTheoryReference

And darling Venus, strutting her stuff in Leo's walk-in wardrobe, is about to turn all romantic pursuits into dramatic Broadway shows. Expect grand gestures, passion and some serious lion roars in your love life. You might want to invest in a pair of earplugs, just in case. #VenusInLeo #DramaAlert

Mars in Libra? Oh, the irony! The god of war having a tea party in the house of peace and harmony. It's like pairing Spock with a Romulan, expect some awkward silences at the dinner table. Tread carefully in conflicts and remember, a smile is the universal welcome. #MarsInLibra #StarTrekWisdom

Jupiter has put on its cowboy boots and checked into Taurus' ranch. This is like Yoda deciding to live on Earth and becoming a Wall Street tycoon. Expect growth, but in a slow and steady pace, not in light speed. #JupiterInTaurus #SlowAndSteady

Saturn, the strict teacher of the zodiac, has wandered into Pisces' dreamland. This is like asking Stephen Hawking to write a fairytale, you might get a beautiful story, but with a lot of scientific facts. Don't be surprised if reality and illusion start blurring. #SaturnInPisces #RealityCheck

Uranus, the rebel, is chilling with Taurus, the comfort lover. This is akin to Doctor Who deciding to settle in a small English village and become a postman. Expect some unconventional changes in your routine life. #UranusInTaurus #ExpectTheUnexpected

Neptune, the dreamer, is also lounging in Pisces’ dreamland. It’s like Dumbledore and Gandalf having a sleepover. Expect your dreams to get more vivid and mystical, but remember to keep

The moon is currently in Sagittarius, at 08 degrees, 37' 36", at a velocity of 13.11 degrees per day.

The First Quarter moon is currently 5.8 days old. It is 379494.69 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 reflected the gradual transition of influence from a passing CME to near background conditions by the end of the period. Total magnetic field strength decreased from a peak of 10 nT to below 5 nT by the periods end. No significant periods of southward Bz were observed. Solar wind speeds gradually declined from ~550 km/s to ~450 km/s at the end of the day.

There is a 25% 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.