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 1998: from Mar 27, 1998, 19:42 UTC at 21°29′ Aries until Apr 20, 1998, 07:31 UTC at 9°47′ Aries; from Jul 31, 1998, 02:28 UTC at 28°16′ Leo until Aug 23, 1998, 22:35 UTC at 15°58′ Leo; from Nov 21, 1998, 11:46 UTC at 17°34′ Sagittarius until Dec 11, 1998, 06:29 UTC at 1°18′ Sagittarius.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1998, 19:42 UTC | 21°29′ Aries | Apr 20, 1998, 07:31 UTC | 9°47′ Aries | 23.49 | 11.70° | 9°47′ Aries | 21°29′ Aries |
| Jul 31, 1998, 02:28 UTC | 28°16′ Leo | Aug 23, 1998, 22:35 UTC | 15°58′ Leo | 23.84 | 12.31° | 15°58′ Leo | 28°16′ Leo |
| Nov 21, 1998, 11:46 UTC | 17°34′ Sagittarius | Dec 11, 1998, 06:29 UTC | 1°18′ Sagittarius | 19.78 | 16.25° | 1°18′ Sagittarius | 17°34′ Sagittarius |
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