Mercury Retrograde in 2023
Mercury was retrograde 4 times in 2023.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2022, 15:17 | 0°11' Capricorn, Uttara Ashadha | 18 Jan 2023, 18:58 | 13°58' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha | 20 days |
| 21 Apr 2023, 14:20 | 21°27' Aries, Bharani | 15 May 2023, 09:02 | 11°40' Aries, Ashwini | 24 days |
| 24 Aug 2023, 01:44 | 27°40' Leo, Uttara Phalguni | 16 Sep 2023, 02:07 | 13°49' Leo, Purva Phalguni | 23 days |
| 13 Dec 2023, 12:54 | 14°18' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha | 2 Jan 2024, 08:53 | 27°59' Scorpio, Jyeshtha | 20 days |
Questions about Mercury retrograde in 2023
When is Mercury retrograde in 2023?
Mercury is retrograde 4 times in 2023: from 29 Dec 2022, 15:17 to 18 Jan 2023, 18:58 (20 days); from 21 Apr 2023, 14:20 to 15 May 2023, 09:02 (24 days); from 24 Aug 2023, 01:44 to 16 Sep 2023, 02:07 (23 days); from 13 Dec 2023, 12:54 to 2 Jan 2024, 08:53 (20 days). Times are Nepal Time.
Where is Mercury when it turns retrograde in 2023?
Retrograde from 29 Dec 2022 at 0°11' Capricorn, Uttara Ashadha, turns direct on 18 Jan 2023 at 13°58' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha. Retrograde from 21 Apr 2023 at 21°27' Aries, Bharani, turns direct on 15 May 2023 at 11°40' Aries, Ashwini. Retrograde from 24 Aug 2023 at 27°40' Leo, Uttara Phalguni, turns direct on 16 Sep 2023 at 13°49' Leo, Purva Phalguni. Retrograde from 13 Dec 2023 at 14°18' Sagittarius, Purva Ashadha, turns direct on 2 Jan 2024 at 27°59' Scorpio, Jyeshtha. Positions are sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa.
How many days is Mercury retrograde in 2023?
83 days of 2023, across 4 retrograde periods, counting only the days that fall inside the year.