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 2028: from Jan 24, 2028, 11:03 UTC at 19°42′ Aquarius until Feb 14, 2028, 12:38 UTC at 3°59′ Aquarius; from May 21, 2028, 08:43 UTC at 16°19′ Gemini until Jun 14, 2028, 06:06 UTC at 7°46′ Gemini; from Sep 19, 2028, 16:34 UTC at 18°35′ Libra until Oct 11, 2028, 10:28 UTC at 3°29′ Libra.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2028, 11:03 UTC | 19°42′ Aquarius | Feb 14, 2028, 12:38 UTC | 3°59′ Aquarius | 21.07 | 15.71° | 3°59′ Aquarius | 19°42′ Aquarius |
| May 21, 2028, 08:43 UTC | 16°19′ Gemini | Jun 14, 2028, 06:06 UTC | 7°46′ Gemini | 23.89 | 8.56° | 7°46′ Gemini | 16°19′ Gemini |
| Sep 19, 2028, 16:34 UTC | 18°35′ Libra | Oct 11, 2028, 10:28 UTC | 3°29′ Libra | 21.75 | 15.11° | 3°29′ Libra | 18°35′ Libra |
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