There are currently 6 planets in retrograde:

Greetings, Star Gazers! Who needs a flux capacitor and a DeLorean when you've got this planetary retrograde? Buckle your asteroid belts; we're going on a cosmic journey!

Mercury is chilling in Virgo, taking notes and organizing everything. Yes, even your sock drawer. If you've misplaced a sock, thank Mercury for reuniting you with its long-lost partner. #MercuryInVirgo #LostAndFound

Venus, the diva of the cosmos, is strutting her stuff in Leo. Expect drama, passion, and maybe a spontaneous karaoke session. Just remember to sing from the heart, or Venus might just turn you into a shooting star. #VenusInLeo #KaraokeQueen

Mars in Libra, eh? Well, don't be surprised if you suddenly feel the need to balance your checkbook or mediate a dispute between your cat and the new Roomba. Mars is all about fairness now. #MarsInLibra #CosmicReferee

Jupiter in Taurus? Let's just say it's like Yoda in a candy store - wise, but prone to overindulgence. Time to embrace the finer things in life, my friends. But remember, moderation is key! #JupiterInTaurus #SweetTooth

Saturn is pondering the mysteries of the universe in Pisces. And by 'mysteries', I mean why pizza tastes so good at 2 AM. It's a time for introspection and late-night snacks. #SaturnInPisces #PizzaMystics

Uranus in Taurus may sound like an alien cowboy, but really it's all about revolutionary luxury. Think: solar-powered espresso machines and zero-gravity yoga classes. #UranusInTaurus #EcoLuxury

Neptune's hanging out in Pisces, and let's just say things are getting deep. Like, Mariana-Trench-meets-philosophy-seminar deep. So, dive in and swim with the metaphysical fish! #NeptuneInPisces #DeepSeaDeepThoughts

And finally, Pluto in Capricorn is like a dwarf planet with a business plan. It's about transformation with a purpose. So put on your space suit

The moon is currently in Pisces, at 25 degrees, 22' 57", at a velocity of 15.03 degrees per day.

The Full moon is currently 16.1 days old. It is 365642.39 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 1:40:05, 15 Sep 2023. The next full moon is at 9:58:21, 29 Sep 2023.

Solar wind parameters began the period near background levels until around 31/0830 UTC, when a slight enhancement was observed in the IMF. Total field strength was 5-6 nT before increasing to 12 nT. The Bz component varied between -7 nT and +11 nT. Solar wind speeds averaged near 330 km/s until around 31/1630 UTC when it increased to 400 km/s, eventually peaking near 440 km/s. Phi was mostly negative with increasing positive deflections in the latter part of the period. After 31/1645, phi remained in a positive orientation.

There is a 30% 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.