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 2026: from Feb 26, 2026, 06:48 UTC at 22°34′ Pisces until Mar 20, 2026, 19:33 UTC at 8°29′ Pisces; from Jun 29, 2026, 17:36 UTC at 26°16′ Cancer until Jul 23, 2026, 22:58 UTC at 16°19′ Cancer; from Oct 24, 2026, 07:13 UTC at 20°59′ Scorpio until Nov 13, 2026, 15:54 UTC at 5°02′ Scorpio.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026, 06:48 UTC | 22°34′ Pisces | Mar 20, 2026, 19:33 UTC | 8°29′ Pisces | 22.53 | 14.07° | 8°29′ Pisces | 22°34′ Pisces |
| Jun 29, 2026, 17:36 UTC | 26°16′ Cancer | Jul 23, 2026, 22:58 UTC | 16°19′ Cancer | 24.22 | 9.94° | 16°19′ Cancer | 26°16′ Cancer |
| Oct 24, 2026, 07:13 UTC | 20°59′ Scorpio | Nov 13, 2026, 15:54 UTC | 5°02′ Scorpio | 20.36 | 15.95° | 5°02′ Scorpio | 20°59′ Scorpio |
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