Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2020
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2020, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2020: from February 17 to March 10 in Pisces and Aquarius; from June 18 to July 12 in Cancer; from October 14 to November 3 in Scorpio and Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 2020 begins on January 30, 2021 at 26°29' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
12°53' Pisces | 28°12' Aquarius | Pisces, Aquarius | to |
14°45' Cancer | 5°29' Cancer | Cancer | to |
11°40' Scorpio | 25°53' Libra | Scorpio, Libra | to |
Before and After 2020
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Scorpio
- Next Mercury retrograde to , 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 2020
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2020?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2020: from February 17 to March 10 in Pisces and Aquarius; from June 18 to July 12 in Cancer; from October 14 to November 3 in Scorpio and Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 2020 begins on January 30, 2021 at 26°29' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2020?
For the retrograde that begins February 17, 2020, the pre-retrograde shadow starts February 2, 2020 and the post-retrograde shadow ends March 30, 2020. For the retrograde that begins June 18, 2020, the pre-retrograde shadow starts June 2, 2020 and the post-retrograde shadow ends July 26, 2020. For the retrograde that begins October 14, 2020, the pre-retrograde shadow starts September 23, 2020 and the post-retrograde shadow ends November 19, 2020.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2020?
From February 17, 2020, Mercury turns retrograde at 12°53' Pisces and turns direct at 28°12' Aquarius. From June 18, 2020, Mercury turns retrograde at 14°45' Cancer and turns direct at 5°29' Cancer. From October 14, 2020, Mercury turns retrograde at 11°40' Scorpio and turns direct at 25°53' Libra.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2020?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2020 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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