Mercury Retrograde in 1997
Mercury was retrograde 4 times in 1997.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec 1996, 01:31 | 25°25' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha | 13 Jan 1997, 02:27 | 9°09' Sagittarius, Mula | 20 days |
| 15 Apr 1997, 05:46 | 15°50' Aries, Bharani | 8 May 1997, 23:52 | 5°39' Aries, Ashwini | 24 days |
| 18 Aug 1997, 01:34 | 22°24' Leo, Purva Phalguni | 10 Sep 1997, 07:28 | 8°53' Leo, Magha | 23 days |
| 7 Dec 1997, 22:41 | 9°33' Sagittarius, Mula | 27 Dec 1997, 17:27 | 23°14' Scorpio, Jyeshtha | 20 days |
Questions about Mercury retrograde in 1997
When is Mercury retrograde in 1997?
Mercury is retrograde 4 times in 1997: from 24 Dec 1996, 01:31 to 13 Jan 1997, 02:27 (20 days); from 15 Apr 1997, 05:46 to 8 May 1997, 23:52 (24 days); from 18 Aug 1997, 01:34 to 10 Sep 1997, 07:28 (23 days); from 7 Dec 1997, 22:41 to 27 Dec 1997, 17:27 (20 days). Times are Nepal Time.
Where is Mercury when it turns retrograde in 1997?
Retrograde from 24 Dec 1996 at 25°25' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha, turns direct on 13 Jan 1997 at 9°09' Sagittarius, Mula. Retrograde from 15 Apr 1997 at 15°50' Aries, Bharani, turns direct on 8 May 1997 at 5°39' Aries, Ashwini. Retrograde from 18 Aug 1997 at 22°24' Leo, Purva Phalguni, turns direct on 10 Sep 1997 at 8°53' Leo, Magha. Retrograde from 7 Dec 1997 at 9°33' Sagittarius, Mula, turns direct on 27 Dec 1997 at 23°14' Scorpio, Jyeshtha. Positions are sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa.
How many days is Mercury retrograde in 1997?
79 days of 1997, across 4 retrograde periods, counting only the days that fall inside the year.