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Which planets are
retrograde today?
On November 6, 2026, 5 planets are retrograde: Mercury in Scorpio until November 13, 2026 at 15:54 UTC; Venus in Scorpio and Libra until November 14, 2026 at 00:27 UTC; Saturn in Aries until December 10, 2026 at 23:31 UTC; Uranus in Gemini until February 8, 2027 at 12:30 UTC; Neptune in Aries until December 12, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. Mars is in pre-shadow; Jupiter is in pre-shadow; Pluto is in post-shadow.
Eight planets on Nov 6
| Planet | On Nov 6 | Cycle | Next change, UTC | Your time | Days left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Retrograde | Scorpio | Station directNov 13, 2026 · 15:54 UTC · 5°02′ Scorpio | UTC only | 7 days |
| Venus | Retrograde | Scorpio → Libra | Station directNov 14, 2026 · 00:27 UTC · 22°52′ Libra | UTC only | 8 days |
| Mars | In pre-shadow | Virgo → Leo | Station retrogradeJan 10, 2027 · 12:59 UTC · 10°26′ Virgo | UTC only | 65 days |
| Jupiter | In pre-shadow | Leo | Station retrogradeDec 13, 2026 · 00:57 UTC · 27°01′ Leo | UTC only | 37 days |
| Saturn | Retrograde | Aries | Station directDec 10, 2026 · 23:31 UTC · 7°56′ Aries | UTC only | 34 days |
| Uranus | Retrograde | Gemini | Station directFeb 8, 2027 · 12:30 UTC · 1°41′ Gemini | UTC only | 94 days |
| Neptune | Retrograde | Aries | Station directDec 12, 2026 · 22:18 UTC · 1°37′ Aries | UTC only | 36 days |
| Pluto | In post-shadow | Aquarius | Pre-shadow beginsJan 13, 2027 · 23:39 UTC | UTC only | 68 days |
Phases cover the whole UTC day of November 6, 2026; a change during the day is shown with its minute. Cycle signs are the signs at the retrograde and direct stations. The page is rebuilt every day at 00:05 UTC.
What the phases mean
A planet is retrograde between its two stations, the minutes when its apparent geocentric motion against the stars stops and reverses. Pre-shadow starts when the planet first reaches the degree where it will later station direct; post-shadow ends when it passes the degree of the retrograde station again. Mercury and Venus pass between Earth and the Sun mid-retrograde, the cazimi. The outer planets, from Mars out to Pluto, reach opposition, opposite the Sun. How these are timed. This is astronomy timing, not a horoscope.
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Questions
Which planets are retrograde right now?
On November 6, 2026, 5 planets are retrograde: Mercury in Scorpio until November 13, 2026 at 15:54 UTC; Venus in Scorpio and Libra until November 14, 2026 at 00:27 UTC; Saturn in Aries until December 10, 2026 at 23:31 UTC; Uranus in Gemini until February 8, 2027 at 12:30 UTC; Neptune in Aries until December 12, 2026 at 22:18 UTC. Mars is in pre-shadow; Jupiter is in pre-shadow; Pluto is in post-shadow. This answer covers November 6, 2026, UTC.
Is Mercury retrograde today?
Yes. Mercury is retrograde in Scorpio until November 13, 2026 at 15:54 UTC. This answer covers November 6, 2026, UTC.
Which planet turns retrograde next?
After November 6, 2026, the next planet to station retrograde is Jupiter, on December 13, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, at 27°01′ Leo.
Which planet goes direct next?
After November 6, 2026, the next planet to station direct is Mercury, on November 13, 2026 at 15:54 UTC, at 5°02′ Scorpio.