There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Greetings, my interstellar friends! 🌌

May the cosmic force be with you as we navigate this celestial jigsaw that's been thrown our way! #StarWarsHumor #AstrologyFun

Mercury, that swift-footed messenger of the gods, is currently doing a flamenco dance in spontaneous Sagittarius. You might find yourself finishing other people's sentences, or even their sandwiches, given Mercury's quicksilver tendencies! #MercuryInSagittarius #DanceLikeNobodyIsWatching

Venus, our resident lovebug, has opted for a staycation in the harmonious sign of Libra. This means your love life could be as balanced as Yoda on one toe. Just remember, "Do. Or do not. There is no try." when it comes to romance. #VenusInLibra #YodaWisdom

Meanwhile, Mars is busy pumping iron in the gym of Sagittarius. Expect bold moves and adventurous spirits. But remember to stretch first, folks! You don't want a pulled muscle on your journey to the stars. #MarsInSagittarius #SpaceGym

Jupiter in Taurus is like Chewbacca in a library...a bit out of place but undeniably charming. So, embrace the unexpected and remember that sometimes, the Wookiee wins. #JupiterInTaurus #ChewbaccaCharm

Saturn's hanging out in dreamy Pisces, which is kind of like Darth Vader doing yoga. It's a little weird, yes, but also oddly calming. So, don't forget to breathe...deeply. #SaturnInPisces #DarthVaderYoga

Uranus in Taurus is shaking things up like an Ewok at a disco. Expect the unexpected and don't forget to boogie down! #UranusInTaurus #EwokDisco

Neptune in Pisces is like Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, dreaming of far-off galaxies while mastering the balance between reality and dream. Remember, "Your focus determines your reality." #NeptuneInPisces #JediMindTricks

Finally, Pluto in Capricorn is akin to an R2-D2 with a mission. It's about deep transformation with a practical twist. Keep

The moon is currently in Taurus, at 05 degrees, 32' 41", at a velocity of 13.92 degrees per day.

The Waxing Gibbous moon is currently 12.5 days old. It is 373127.35 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 23:32:07, 12 Dec 2023. The next full moon is at 0:33:43, 27 Dec 2023.

Solar wind parameters were mostly near background levels. Total magnetic field strength ranged from 4-9 nT, increasing to 12 nT near the end of the day. Bz reached as far south as -7 nT at 24/1853 UTC. Solar wind speeds were near 350 km/s for most of the day, with an increase to near 450 km/s observed near the end of the day. Phi angle was in a predominantly positive orientation.

There is a 35% 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.