Solar activity was very low. An active region rotated into view at approximately N28E70, but as of this report, there were only a few faint pores present as observed in SDO/HMI intensitygrams. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
The solar kp index is active, reinforcing 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 were indicative of CH HSS onset. Total IMF strength unsteadily increased and reached a peak of 8 nT at 30/1724 UTC. The Bz component underwent prolonged periods of southward direction after 30/1500 UTC. Solar wind speed increased and reached speed in slight excess of 500 km/s. The phi angle was predominantly negative.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 25% chance of a minor event, a 5% 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!
