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 1961: from Feb 12, 1961, 23:32 UTC at 9°11′ Pisces until Mar 6, 1961, 23:15 UTC at 24°20′ Aquarius; from Jun 14, 1961, 17:06 UTC at 10°27′ Cancer until Jul 8, 1961, 19:36 UTC at 1°21′ Cancer; from Oct 10, 1961, 22:42 UTC at 8°02′ Scorpio until Oct 31, 1961, 18:01 UTC at 22°19′ Libra.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 1961, 23:32 UTC | 9°11′ Pisces | Mar 6, 1961, 23:15 UTC | 24°20′ Aquarius | 21.99 | 14.84° | 24°20′ Aquarius | 9°11′ Pisces |
| Jun 14, 1961, 17:06 UTC | 10°27′ Cancer | Jul 8, 1961, 19:36 UTC | 1°21′ Cancer | 24.1 | 9.11° | 1°21′ Cancer | 10°27′ Cancer |
| Oct 10, 1961, 22:42 UTC | 8°02′ Scorpio | Oct 31, 1961, 18:01 UTC | 22°19′ Libra | 20.8 | 15.72° | 22°19′ Libra | 8°02′ Scorpio |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1961, 20:22 UTC | Pisces | Aquarius |
| Oct 22, 1961, 02:29 UTC | Scorpio | Libra |
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