There are currently 4 planets in retrograde:

Oh dear, my dear celestial enthusiasts! The cosmos seem to be doing a cosmic tango and us, mere earthlings, are here for this interstellar spectacle! 🌌

Let's start with the planetary gossip, shall we? Mercury, the quick-witted messenger of the gods, is currently hanging out in Virgo. This might explain why your to-do lists have suddenly become so detailed, they could pass for a PhD thesis! #MercuryInVirgo #ListMakingPro

Meanwhile, Venus, the goddess of love, has her mane set ablaze in Leo. Get ready to roar your love from the mountaintops, or maybe just post an extra selfie or two. Remember, that's no moon... it's a spotlight! #VenusInLeo #SelfieSunday

And look at Mars, also in Virgo! Mars in Virgo might make you feel like a Jedi Knight who's suddenly interested in filing their tax returns on time. #MarsInVirgo #FinancialJedi

Jupiter's chillin' in Taurus, giving us all a nudge to indulge in life’s earthly delights. Just remember, too many death sticks can lead to a disturbance in the Force...or at least your waistline! #JupiterInTaurus #TreatYoSelf

Saturn, that old taskmaster, is doing its thing in Pisces. Expect some lessons in empathy and understanding. You might just become a Yoda in human feelings. #SaturnInPisces #EmpathyYoda

Uranus in Taurus is shaking things up. Don't be surprised if you find yourself craving a change in scenery. Maybe a trip to Dagobah? #UranusInTaurus #TimeForAChange

Neptune in Pisces is turning our dreams into a Wookiee-sized reality. Keep your lightsabers of creativity ignited! #NeptuneInPisces #DreamBig

And lastly, Pluto in Capricorn is asking us all to face our inner Darth Vaders. Remember, the only way out of the Dark Side is through. #PlutoInCapricorn #FaceYourDarkSide

So embrace this cosmic dance, my interstellar friends! And may the Force (and the planets) be

The moon is currently in Leo, at 21 degrees, 30' 02", at a velocity of 11.85 degrees per day.

The New moon is currently 29.4 days old. It is 405476.32 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.

The solar wind environment was at background levels the first half of the day; a minor enhancement was observed midday. Total magnetic field strength was 7 nT or less and Bz did not exceed -5 nT. Solar wind speeds were less than 300 km/s at DSCOVR. The phi angle was mostly negative.

There is a 40% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.