In 2048, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Aquarius, Capricorn, Gemini, Libra and Virgo. The first begins on January 19. The last ends on October 6.
Retrograde periods in 2048
January 19 – February 9
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Aquarius into Capricorn
- Length
- 21 days
May 15 – June 8
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Gemini
- Length
- 24 days
September 14 – October 6
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- from Libra into Virgo
- Length
- 22 days