Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Mercury is retrograde about 3.3 times a year for 19–24 days.
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 2012: from Mar 12, 2012, 07:49 UTC at 6°49′ Aries until Apr 4, 2012, 10:11 UTC at 23°51′ Pisces; from Jul 15, 2012, 02:16 UTC at 12°32′ Leo until Aug 8, 2012, 05:40 UTC at 1°26′ Leo; from Nov 6, 2012, 23:04 UTC at 4°18′ Sagittarius until Nov 26, 2012, 22:47 UTC at 18°10′ Scorpio.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2012, 07:49 UTC | 6°49′ Aries | Apr 4, 2012, 10:11 UTC | 23°51′ Pisces | 23.1 | 12.97° | 23°51′ Pisces | 6°49′ Aries |
| Jul 15, 2012, 02:16 UTC | 12°32′ Leo | Aug 8, 2012, 05:40 UTC | 1°26′ Leo | 24.14 | 11.12° | 1°26′ Leo | 12°32′ Leo |
| Nov 6, 2012, 23:04 UTC | 4°18′ Sagittarius | Nov 26, 2012, 22:47 UTC | 18°10′ Scorpio | 19.99 | 16.13° | 18°10′ Scorpio | 4°18′ Sagittarius |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2012, 13:23 UTC | Aries | Pisces |
| Nov 14, 2012, 07:42 UTC | Sagittarius | Scorpio |
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