There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Greetings, interstellar voyagers!

Well, strap in and buckle up, because we've got some serious planetary hokey pokey going on here!

Mercury, our chatty friend is in Libra, the sign of balance, harmony, and indecision. Expect to have more conversations than you thought possible. Topics? Oh, anything from whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza to the mysteries of the universe. Just remember, folks: words are like bullets. Once they're out, you can't put them back in the gun. #ChatItUp #LibraMercury

Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, has moved into Virgo. Now, she's not just looking for any old love, but the perfect one. So, you might find yourself nitpicking about the little things. Is your partner chewing too loud? Did your crush wear mismatched socks? Don't sweat the small stuff, cosmic travelers! Love is messy and so are we. #VirgoVenus #LoveIsMessy

Mars, the warrior planet, is hanging out in Scorpio. This combo is like mixing dynamite with a laser beam. Expect some intense emotions and maybe a bit of drama. No need to panic though. Remember, in space, no one can hear you scream. #MarsInScorpio #DramaAlert

Jupiter, the king of the planets, is chilling in Taurus, the sign of luxury and indulgence. Expect to feel a sudden urge for the finer things in life. Just don't go spending all your credits on the latest interstellar fashion trend. You might need them for fuel later. #JupiterTaurus #LiveLarge

Saturn, the taskmaster, is bunking with Pisces, the dreamer. You may feel a tug-of-war between responsibilities and daydreams. My advice? Balance is key, folks. After all, we can't all be dashing space pirates. Some of us have to do the paperwork. #SaturnPisces #DaydreamBeliever

Uranus, the rebel, and Taurus, the bull are throwing a party together. Expect some unexpected changes in your routine. Just remember, change is the only constant in the universe. And also gravity. Gravity's pretty constant. #Uranus

The moon is currently in Capricorn, at 16 degrees, 00' 47", at a velocity of 13.82 degrees per day.

The First Quarter moon is currently 6.4 days old. It is 369030.94 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 9:27:15, 13 Nov 2023. The next full moon is at 9:16:41, 27 Nov 2023.

The solar wind environment was weakly enhanced this period, possibly in response to a CME glancing blow. Total IMF strength reached a peak of 10 nT while the Bz component was sustained southward at -6/-8 nT after 20/1730 UTC. Solar wind speeds ranged between 325-375 km/s. The phi angle was positive.

There is a 30% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.