Retrograde Dates
Mercury Retrograde 2028
Every Mercury retrograde that touches 2028, with exact station times, degrees and shadow periods.
Quick Answer
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2028: from January 24 to February 14 in Aquarius; from May 21 to June 14 in Gemini; from September 19 to October 11 in Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 2028 begins on January 7, 2029 at 3°38' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
Mercury Retrograde Dates 2028
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
19°41' Aquarius | 3°59' Aquarius | Aquarius | to |
16°18' Gemini | 7°45' Gemini | Gemini | to |
18°35' Libra | 3°28' Libra | Libra | to |
Before and After 2028
- Previous Mercury retrograde to , Scorpio and Libra
- Next Mercury retrograde to , Aquarius and 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 2028
When Is Mercury Retrograde in 2028?
Mercury is retrograde three times in 2028: from January 24 to February 14 in Aquarius; from May 21 to June 14 in Gemini; from September 19 to October 11 in Libra. The next Mercury retrograde after 2028 begins on January 7, 2029 at 3°38' Aquarius. Dates are in UTC.
When Does the Mercury Retrograde Shadow Start in 2028?
For the retrograde that begins January 24, 2028, the pre-retrograde shadow starts January 8, 2028 and the post-retrograde shadow ends March 5, 2028. For the retrograde that begins May 21, 2028, the pre-retrograde shadow starts May 6, 2028 and the post-retrograde shadow ends June 29, 2028. For the retrograde that begins September 19, 2028, the pre-retrograde shadow starts August 30, 2028 and the post-retrograde shadow ends October 26, 2028.
What Signs Is Mercury Retrograde in During 2028?
From January 24, 2028, Mercury turns retrograde at 19°41' Aquarius and turns direct at 3°59' Aquarius. From May 21, 2028, Mercury turns retrograde at 16°18' Gemini and turns direct at 7°45' Gemini. From September 19, 2028, Mercury turns retrograde at 18°35' Libra and turns direct at 3°28' Libra.
How Many Days Is Mercury Retrograde in 2028?
Mercury spends about 67 days of 2028 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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