Solar activity was very low. 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
Solar wind parameters indicated a slightly enhanced solar environment, presumably associated with CH HSS influence. Winds speeds varied from ~430-510 km/s, total field ranged from 1-5 nT, and the Bz component fluctuated between +3 to -5 nT. Phi angle was predominantly negative, with occasional rotations into the positive sector.
There is a 10% 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!
