Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Mercury is retrograde about 3.3 times a year for 19–24 days.
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 1949: from Jan 24, 1949, 20:17 UTC at 20°13′ Aquarius until Feb 14, 1949, 23:45 UTC at 4°34′ Aquarius; from May 23, 1949, 02:16 UTC at 17°13′ Gemini until Jun 16, 1949, 00:08 UTC at 8°40′ Gemini; from Sep 21, 1949, 03:49 UTC at 19°07′ Libra until Oct 12, 1949, 19:44 UTC at 3°56′ Libra.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1949, 20:17 UTC | 20°13′ Aquarius | Feb 14, 1949, 23:45 UTC | 4°34′ Aquarius | 21.14 | 15.65° | 4°34′ Aquarius | 20°13′ Aquarius |
| May 23, 1949, 02:16 UTC | 17°13′ Gemini | Jun 16, 1949, 00:08 UTC | 8°40′ Gemini | 23.91 | 8.55° | 8°40′ Gemini | 17°13′ Gemini |
| Sep 21, 1949, 03:49 UTC | 19°07′ Libra | Oct 12, 1949, 19:44 UTC | 3°56′ Libra | 21.66 | 15.18° | 3°56′ Libra | 19°07′ Libra |
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