When is the next
Mercury retrograde?
The next Mercury retrograde starts February 9, 2027 at 17:36 UTC, at 5°59′ Pisces, and Mercury stations direct March 3, 2027 at 12:32 UTC in Aquarius. Pre-shadow starts January 25, 2027 at 18:58 UTC and post-shadow ends March 23, 2027 at 14:58 UTC. As of November 15, 2026, 86 days remain until the next retrograde starts on February 9, 2027 at 17:36 UTC.
The next Mercury retrogrades
Station retrograde and station direct, to the minute in UTC, from the JPL DE421 ephemeris.
| Cycle | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2027Pisces and Aquarius | Feb 9, 2027 · 17:36 | Mar 3, 2027 · 12:32 | 22 days |
| June 2027Cancer and Gemini | Jun 10, 2027 · 18:15 | Jul 4, 2027 · 19:39 | 24 days |
| October 2027Scorpio and Libra | Oct 7, 2027 · 14:37 | Oct 28, 2027 · 14:11 | 21 days |
| January 2028Aquarius | Jan 24, 2028 · 11:02 | Feb 14, 2028 · 12:38 | 21 days |
Each row links to its cycle page with the shadow, cazimi, and local times. All dates: Mercury retrograde 2027, 2028.
Questions
When is the next Mercury retrograde?
The next Mercury retrograde starts February 9, 2027 at 17:36 UTC, at 5°59′ Pisces, and Mercury stations direct March 3, 2027 at 12:32 UTC in Aquarius.
How long does the next Mercury retrograde last?
22 days, from February 9, 2027 at 17:36 UTC to March 3, 2027 at 12:32 UTC. With the shadow, the cycle runs from January 25, 2027 to March 23, 2027.
When does the next Mercury retrograde shadow start?
The pre-shadow of the next Mercury retrograde starts January 25, 2027 at 18:58 UTC; the post-shadow ends March 23, 2027 at 14:58 UTC.
When is the Mercury retrograde after that?
After that, Mercury stations retrograde June 10, 2027 at 18:15 UTC and direct July 4, 2027 at 19:39 UTC, Cancer and Gemini.