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 2025: from Mar 15, 2025, 06:46 UTC at 9°35′ Aries until Apr 7, 2025, 11:08 UTC at 26°50′ Pisces; from Jul 18, 2025, 04:45 UTC at 15°34′ Leo until Aug 11, 2025, 07:30 UTC at 4°15′ Leo; from Nov 9, 2025, 19:02 UTC at 6°52′ Sagittarius until Nov 29, 2025, 17:39 UTC at 20°43′ Scorpio.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025, 06:46 UTC | 9°35′ Aries | Apr 7, 2025, 11:08 UTC | 26°50′ Pisces | 23.18 | 12.76° | 26°50′ Pisces | 9°35′ Aries |
| Jul 18, 2025, 04:45 UTC | 15°34′ Leo | Aug 11, 2025, 07:30 UTC | 4°15′ Leo | 24.11 | 11.33° | 4°15′ Leo | 15°34′ Leo |
| Nov 9, 2025, 19:02 UTC | 6°52′ Sagittarius | Nov 29, 2025, 17:39 UTC | 20°43′ Scorpio | 19.94 | 16.15° | 20°43′ Scorpio | 6°52′ Sagittarius |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025, 02:18 UTC | Aries | Pisces |
| Nov 19, 2025, 03:20 UTC | Sagittarius | Scorpio |
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