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 1981: from Feb 8, 1981, 12:31 UTC at 4°55′ Pisces until Mar 2, 1981, 07:06 UTC at 19°51′ Aquarius; from Jun 9, 1981, 11:36 UTC at 5°13′ Cancer until Jul 3, 1981, 12:58 UTC at 26°20′ Gemini; from Oct 6, 1981, 09:15 UTC at 3°52′ Scorpio until Oct 27, 1981, 09:10 UTC at 18°16′ Libra.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1981, 12:31 UTC | 4°55′ Pisces | Mar 2, 1981, 07:06 UTC | 19°51′ Aquarius | 21.77 | 15.08° | 19°51′ Aquarius | 4°55′ Pisces |
| Jun 9, 1981, 11:36 UTC | 5°13′ Cancer | Jul 3, 1981, 12:58 UTC | 26°20′ Gemini | 24.06 | 8.88° | 26°20′ Gemini | 5°13′ Cancer |
| Oct 6, 1981, 09:15 UTC | 3°52′ Scorpio | Oct 27, 1981, 09:10 UTC | 18°16′ Libra | 21 | 15.61° | 18°16′ Libra | 3°52′ Scorpio |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1981, 08:02 UTC | Pisces | Aquarius |
| Jun 22, 1981, 22:51 UTC | Cancer | Gemini |
| Oct 14, 1981, 02:08 UTC | Scorpio | Libra |
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