There are currently 6 planets in retrograde:

Hey there, celestial voyagers! So grab your kale smoothies and tighten your Birkenstocks, we're heading into the cosmic fast lane with a planetary update that's hotter than a supernova in a polyester jumpsuit.

First up, Mercury's chilling out in over-analytical Virgo. Forget the 'Mercury in Retrograde' drama, this is more like 'Mercury Got a Job as an Accountant'. Expect some serious organizational skills to kick in. You might even find yourself color-coding your sock drawer or alphabetizing your spice rack. Embrace it. Life's too short for mismatched socks and misplaced paprika. #MercuryInVirgo

Venus, the cosmic queen of love, has sashayed into Leo's spotlight. Let's just say she's not feeling shy. Anticipate grand gestures of romance, bold fashion choices, and maybe even a little drama. Remember, it's not being high-maintenance, it's called having standards. #VenusInLeo

Mars in Libra? Oh boy, that's like putting a Klingon in a yoga class. Conflict meets compromise in an awkward planetary dance. But hey, if you've ever wanted to argue both sides of an argument with yourself, now's your chance! #MarsInLibra

Jupiter's made its home in Taurus, and it's all about abundance, baby! Expect your desires for comfort food and plush pillows to level up. Just remember, too much of a good thing can be...well, still pretty good. But don't forget about moderation! #JupiterInTaurus

Saturn's taken a dip in the Piscean pool. Get ready for some serious introspection. On the bright side, you'll have plenty of material for your next therapy session, or at least a deep, soulful blog post. #SaturnInPisces

The moon is currently in Cancer, at 12 degrees, 42' 50", at a velocity of 12.1 degrees per day.

The Waning Crescent moon is currently 24.3 days old. It is 399133.22 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 were near background levels. A minor increase in the IMF was observed after 08/1200 UTC. With solar wind speeds well below 400 km/s and total magnetic field strength at 7 nT, the feature was insignificant. The Bz component reached as far south as -5 nT but was primarily far north after 08/1645 UTC. Phi angle was variable.

There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 20% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.