Solar activity was very low. Region 2759 (N28, L=264) remained plage, but nonetheless produced a low-level B-class flare. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
There are no planets in retrograde!
The Solar System at a Glance
The solar wind environment was at near-background levels. Total field was at or near 5 nT for most of the day, and Bz was unremarkable. Wind speeds decreased from around 450 to near 350 km/s throughout the 24 hr period. Phi was predominantly negative.
There is a 20% chance of solar activity, with a 5% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
Mercury
Not in Retrograde
Next Retrograde starts on 17 June, 2020
Fun Fact About Mercury
A day on the surface of Mercury lasts 176 Earth days, but a year on Mercury takes only 88 Earth days!
