Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2002
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2002, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2002: from January 18 to February 8 in Aquarius and Capricorn; from May 15 to June 8 in Gemini; from September 14 to October 6 in Libra and Virgo. The next Mercury retrograde after 2002 begins on January 2, 2003 at 28°27' Capricorn. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2002
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
14°29' Aquarius | 28°37' Capricorn | Aquarius, Capricorn | to |
9°59' Gemini | 1°21' Gemini | Gemini | to |
13°14' Libra | 28°19' Virgo | Libra, Virgo | to |
Before and After 2002
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Libra
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Capricorn
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 2002
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2002?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2002: from January 18 to February 8 in Aquarius and Capricorn; from May 15 to June 8 in Gemini; from September 14 to October 6 in Libra and Virgo. The next Mercury retrograde after 2002 begins on January 2, 2003 at 28°27' Capricorn. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2002?
For the retrograde that begins January 18, 2002, the pre-retrograde shadow starts January 2, 2002 and the post-retrograde shadow ends February 28, 2002. For the retrograde that begins May 15, 2002, the pre-retrograde shadow starts May 1, 2002 and the post-retrograde shadow ends June 24, 2002. For the retrograde that begins September 14, 2002, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 25, 2002 and the post-retrograde shadow ends October 21, 2002.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2002?
From January 18, 2002, Mercury turns retrograde at 14°29' Aquarius and turns direct at 28°37' Capricorn. From May 15, 2002, Mercury turns retrograde at 9°59' Gemini and turns direct at 1°21' Gemini. From September 14, 2002, Mercury turns retrograde at 13°14' Libra and turns direct at 28°19' Virgo.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2002?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2002 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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