There are currently 3 planets in retrograde:

Engage, my Cosmic Voyagers!

Well, well, well, it seems like our celestial friends are throwing us a bit of a cosmic house party! Mercury and Venus, the two chattiest planets in the solar system, are both in Leo. So, expect the universe to be more melodramatic than a Klingon opera. #DramaAlert #LeoParty

Mars in Virgo? That's like Data trying to tell a joke. It might be a little awkward, but hey, we love the effort. Keep on trying, Mars! #TryHarderMars #DataJokes

Jupiter in Taurus is like Riker in a jazz club; things are about to get groovy and a little self-indulgent. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying the cosmic tune! #RikerJazz #CosmicGroove

Saturn in Pisces is as confusing as the holodeck. But don't worry, just like Picard, we'll navigate through the illusion and find our way to reality. #HolodeckLife #SaturnPisces

Uranus in Taurus, eh? That's like Worf in a yoga class. It might seem out of place, but there’s potential for some unexpected flexibility. #WorfYoga #UranusTaurus

Neptune in Pisces is as dreamy as Troi reading your thoughts. Let those empathic vibes flow! #DreamyNeptune #TroiVibes

And finally, Pluto in Capricorn. Much like Q in the courtroom, expect the unexpected from this tiny powerhouse. Just remember, even if it feels a little chaotic, it's all part of the cosmic plan. #QCourt #PlutoPower

In conclusion, my fellow stargazers, remember to boldly go where no one has gone before. May the stars guide you, and may your journey be as exciting as an adventure on the USS Enterprise!

The moon is currently in Virgo, at 18 degrees, 09' 07", at a velocity of 11.86 degrees per day.

The Waxing Crescent moon is currently 4 days old. It is 403180.52 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.

Solar wind parameters were elevated this period due to CME enhancements. The passage of a CME (from 18 Jul) was observed at 21/1920 UTC, after which total field increased to a maximum of 15 nT and Bz was sustained southward after 19/2100 UTC, with a peak of -15 nT observed briefly. Solar wind speeds fluctuated between 370-450 km/s.

There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 5% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.