2026 ephemeris · all planets in one table
Retrograde Planets 2026: Complete Calendar
Every Mercury-through-Pluto retrograde interval overlapping 2026, with exact UTC station moments, tropical degrees and full dates for periods crossing New Year.
| Planet | Stations retrograde (UTC) | Stations direct (UTC) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter | ♋ Cancer 25.2° | ♋ Cancer 15.1° | 119 days |
| Mercury | ♓ Pisces 22.6° | ♓ Pisces 8.5° | 23 days |
| Pluto | ♒ Aquarius 5.5° | ♒ Aquarius 3.1° | 162 days |
| Mercury | ♋ Cancer 26.3° | ♋ Cancer 16.3° | 24 days |
| Neptune | ♈ Aries 4.4° | ♈ Aries 1.6° | 158 days |
| Saturn | ♈ Aries 14.7° | ♈ Aries 7.9° | 137 days |
| Uranus | ♊ Gemini 5.7° | ♊ Gemini 1.7° | 151 days |
| Venus | ♏ Scorpio 8.5° | ♎ Libra 22.9° | 42 days |
| Mercury | ♏ Scorpio 21.0° | ♏ Scorpio 5.0° | 20 days |
What the table measures
Retrograde is an apparent reversal against the zodiac caused by changing viewing geometry from Earth; no planet reverses its orbit. The station is the calculated turning point in geocentric longitude. Outer planets spend months retrograde in an ordinary year, while Mercury repeats shorter loops.
How to use the dates without fear
Use the calendar to check the traditional symbolism you follow, then verify contracts, travel and technology by ordinary practical means. An ephemeris date cannot cause a missed train or decide a relationship outcome.
Calculated from Astronomy Engine apparent geocentric positions. Interpretive meanings remain cultural tradition, not evidence of causation.