There is currently only one planet in retrograde:

Good cosmic day, stargazers! It's time to chase away those retrograde blues with a little bit of astro-nerdery. Now, don't worry. I won't go all "Tears in Rain" on you. #RoyBattyFeels

Let's start with our messenger, Mercury, who's currently shacking up with Venus and Mars in Sagittarius. Now, you know what they say about three's a crowd? Well, when it comes to these celestial bodies, it's more like a cosmic comedy club! #SagittariusParty

Venus is spicing up the love life of the Centaur, while Mars, the red-faced warrior, is just trying to keep up. The result? Expect a flurry of flirty texts and maybe even a duel or two over the last slice of pizza. #LoveAndWar

Meanwhile, Jupiter is lounging in Taurus, all chill and relaxed. He's like that friend who always has snacks and never leaves the couch. But hey, we all need a little stability in our lives right? #ComfortZone

Saturn is hanging out in Pisces, pondering the meaning of life and maybe writing some emo poetry. Don't worry Saturn, we've all been there. #DeepThoughts

Uranus, the rebel of the solar system, is also chilling in Taurus. Now, this might seem like an odd couple, but sometimes you need a little rebellion to shake things up. #UnexpectedTwists

Neptune, the dreamer, is in Pisces, probably composing a symphony or painting a masterpiece. Just remember Neptune, not everyone appreciates abstract art. #LostInDreams

Finally, we have Pluto in Capricorn. Now, I know Pluto is not technically a planet anymore (thanks for that, science), but in my heart, and in the hearts of all astrology fans, you'll always be one. #PlutoForever

So there you have it, folks! Remember, with all this planetary activity, it's okay to feel a little topsy-turvy. Just remember to breathe, stay grounded, and maybe invest in a good telescope. Because the best way to deal with retrograde is to look it straight in the eye...

The moon is currently in Virgo, at 20 degrees, 46' 01", at a velocity of 11.8 degrees per day.

The Third Quarter moon is currently 20.5 days old. It is 405127.65 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 11:58:05, 11 Jan 2024. The next full moon is at 17:54:43, 25 Jan 2024.

Solar wind parameters were elevated this period, possibly in response to a CIR associated with the well overdue negative polarity CH HSS. Total field strength peaked at 12 nT and Bz reached a maximum southward deviation of -9 nT. Solar wind speeds were estimated to be around 350 km/s. The phi angle was generally variable after the first few synoptic periods of the day.

There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 40% chance of a minor event, a 15% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.