In 1987, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Pisces, Aquarius, Cancer, Scorpio and Libra. The first begins on February 18. The last ends on November 6.
Retrograde periods in 1987
February 18 – March 12
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Pisces into Aquarius
- Length
- 22 days
June 20 – July 15
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Cancer
- Length
- 25 days
October 16 – November 6
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Scorpio into Libra
- Length
- 21 days