Retrograde Report for 5 April, 2024

There is currently only one planet in retrograde:

Mercury in Aries: Picture this: Mercury's pulling a Spock, rushing headfirst into logic debates like a ram but with slightly less fur and more sass. Communication? Quick as a photon torpedo. Just try not to get hit by the friendly fire of too-hasty words. #MercurialMishaps #AriesAggression

Venus in Aries: Love is beaming onto your home planet like it's got its own transporter room. Passionate? You bet. Impulsive? Absolutely. Remember, be careful who you beam up, Cupid wears red in this sector of space. #VenusVibes #AriesInLove

Mars in Pisces: The red planet is swimming through the Neptunian waters of Pisces. Not exactly Mars' typical stomping ground, so expect a softer approach to asserting yourself. Who knew Martian fish could be so poetic? #MarsMeetsMermaids #PisceanPassion

Jupiter in Taurus: Jupiter’s gone full Scotty, beaming up abundance and amplifying earthy Taurus vibes. Get ready for a cosmic bull market of luck and prosperity! Just don't get too comfortable in the captain's chair... #JovialJupiter #TaurusTreasures

Saturn in Pisces: Saturn's taking a deep dive in the waters of Pisces, and it's about as comfortable as a Vulcan at a disco party. Expect some serious soul-searching, but remember, the star

The moon is currently in Aquarius, at 26 degrees, 49' 15", at a velocity of 14.66 degrees per day.

The Waning Crescent moon is currently 25.5 days old. It is 364862.11 km from the centre of the Earth.

The next new moon is at 18:23:21, 8 Apr 2024. The next full moon is at 23:51:09, 23 Apr 2024.

Solar wind parameters reflected a transition to negative polarity CH HSS influences. Total field briefly increased to approximately 8-10 nT before weakening somewhat, and the Bz component underwent a few southward deflections of -6 to -7 nT between 04/0922 UTC and 04/1052 UTC. Solar wind speeds increased from ambient-like levels to ~500 km/s by the end of the period. Phi became predominantly negative around 04/0506 UTC.

There is a 25% chance of solar activity, with a 35% chance of a minor event, a 15% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.