Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2010
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2010, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2010: from April 18 to May 11 in Taurus; from August 20 to September 12 in Virgo; from December 10 to December 30 in Capricorn and Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2010 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 26, 2009, and turns direct on January 15, 2010. The next Mercury retrograde after 2010 begins on March 30, 2011 at 24°21' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2010
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
21°47' Capricorn | 5°33' Capricorn | Capricorn | to |
12°37' Taurus | 2°39' Taurus | Taurus | to |
19°03' Virgo | 5°22' Virgo | Virgo | to |
5°56' Capricorn | 19°37' Sagittarius | Capricorn, Sagittarius | to |
Before and After 2010
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Libra and Virgo
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Aries
What Mercury Retrograde Is Known For
Mercury retrograde is traditionally associated with reviewing plans, conversations, contracts, devices, and travel arrangements.
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Other Retrogrades in 2010
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Questions About Mercury Retrograde 2010
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2010?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2010: from April 18 to May 11 in Taurus; from August 20 to September 12 in Virgo; from December 10 to December 30 in Capricorn and Sagittarius. Mercury also begins 2010 retrograde, continuing the period that started on December 26, 2009, and turns direct on January 15, 2010. The next Mercury retrograde after 2010 begins on March 30, 2011 at 24°21' Aries. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2010?
For the retrograde that begins April 18, 2010, the pre-retrograde shadow starts April 4, 2010 and the post-retrograde shadow ends May 28, 2010. For the retrograde that begins August 20, 2010, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 1, 2010 and the post-retrograde shadow ends September 27, 2010. For the retrograde that begins December 10, 2010, the pre-retrograde shadow starts November 22, 2010 and the post-retrograde shadow ends January 18, 2011.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2010?
From April 18, 2010, Mercury turns retrograde at 12°37' Taurus and turns direct at 2°39' Taurus. From August 20, 2010, Mercury turns retrograde at 19°03' Virgo and turns direct at 5°22' Virgo. From December 10, 2010, Mercury turns retrograde at 5°56' Capricorn and turns direct at 19°37' Sagittarius.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2010?
Mercury spends about 81 days of 2010 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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