Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 1940
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 1940, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1940: from March 6 to March 29 in Aries and Pisces; from July 8 to August 1 in Leo and Cancer; from November 1 to November 21 in Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 1940 begins on February 17, 1941 at 13°26' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 1940
Station times switch to your time zone in the browser. The shadow runs from the pre-retrograde shadow to the end of the post-retrograde shadow.
| Stations Retrograde | Stations Direct | Signs | Shadow Period |
|---|---|---|---|
0°15' Aries | 16°50' Pisces | Aries, Pisces | to |
5°18' Leo | 24°38' Cancer | Leo, Cancer | to |
28°07' Scorpio | 12°02' Scorpio | Scorpio | to |
Before and After 1940
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Sagittarius and Scorpio
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Pisces and Aquarius
What Mercury Retrograde Is Known For
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements.
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 1940
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 1940?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 1940: from March 6 to March 29 in Aries and Pisces; from July 8 to August 1 in Leo and Cancer; from November 1 to November 21 in Scorpio. The next Mercury retrograde after 1940 begins on February 17, 1941 at 13°26' Pisces. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 1940?
For the retrograde that begins March 6, 1940, the pre-retrograde shadow starts February 21, 1940 and the post-retrograde shadow ends April 17, 1940. For the retrograde that begins July 8, 1940, the pre-retrograde shadow starts June 21, 1940 and the post-retrograde shadow ends August 15, 1940. For the retrograde that begins November 1, 1940, the pre-retrograde shadow starts October 12, 1940 and the post-retrograde shadow ends December 8, 1940.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 1940?
From March 6, 1940, Mercury turns retrograde at 0°15' Aries and turns direct at 16°50' Pisces. From July 8, 1940, Mercury turns retrograde at 5°18' Leo and turns direct at 24°38' Cancer. From November 1, 1940, Mercury turns retrograde at 28°07' Scorpio and turns direct at 12°02' Scorpio.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 1940?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 1940 retrograde.
What Is Mercury Retrograde Known For?
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements. Astrologers read it as a time to review rather than launch.
Why Do Some Sites List a Different Retrograde Date?
Most astrology sites print a single date without a time zone. An ingress at 10:49 PM in New York is already the next day in London and Sydney, so two correct sources can disagree by a day. Selfgazer gives every time in both US Eastern time and UTC, and the tables switch to your own time zone in the browser.
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