Mercury Retrograde in 1996
Mercury was retrograde 4 times in 1996.
- Typical spell
- 22 days (median of 4)
- Listed
- 4 periods
Stations to the minute, in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Sidereal positions, Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Turns retrograde | Station at | Turns direct | Station at | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 1996, 03:36 | 11°22' Capricorn, Shravana | 30 Jan 1996, 16:03 | 25°19' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha | 21 days |
| 4 May 1996, 04:25 | 4°50' Taurus, Krittika | 28 May 1996, 00:48 | 25°50' Aries, Bharani | 24 days |
| 4 Sep 1996, 11:32 | 9°41' Virgo, Uttara Phalguni | 26 Sep 1996, 22:54 | 25°11' Leo, Purva Phalguni | 22 days |
| 24 Dec 1996, 01:31 | 25°25' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha | 13 Jan 1997, 02:27 | 9°09' Sagittarius, Mula | 20 days |
Questions about Mercury retrograde in 1996
When is Mercury retrograde in 1996?
Mercury is retrograde 4 times in 1996: from 10 Jan 1996, 03:36 to 30 Jan 1996, 16:03 (21 days); from 4 May 1996, 04:25 to 28 May 1996, 00:48 (24 days); from 4 Sep 1996, 11:32 to 26 Sep 1996, 22:54 (22 days); from 24 Dec 1996, 01:31 to 13 Jan 1997, 02:27 (20 days). Times are Nepal Time.
Where is Mercury when it turns retrograde in 1996?
Retrograde from 10 Jan 1996 at 11°22' Capricorn, Shravana, turns direct on 30 Jan 1996 at 25°19' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha. Retrograde from 4 May 1996 at 4°50' Taurus, Krittika, turns direct on 28 May 1996 at 25°50' Aries, Bharani. Retrograde from 4 Sep 1996 at 9°41' Virgo, Uttara Phalguni, turns direct on 26 Sep 1996 at 25°11' Leo, Purva Phalguni. Retrograde from 24 Dec 1996 at 25°25' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha, turns direct on 13 Jan 1997 at 9°09' Sagittarius, Mula. Positions are sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa.
How many days is Mercury retrograde in 1996?
75 days of 1996, across 4 retrograde periods, counting only the days that fall inside the year.