The backward motion is an optical illusion created by the differing orbital rates of each planet. Planets in retrograde aren’t actually retracing their steps. Although the other planets don’t station retrograde as frequently, they do spend some time traveling backward in our sky-or rather, they appear to be. The well-known Mercury retrograde happens, on average, three times a year. What does it mean when all planets are direct?Īll planets in our solar system station retrograde at some point within an 18-month period. Beginning January 22, 2023, we are being given a respite by the cosmos until April 21, 2023, when Mercury once again stations retrograde. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Įach year, we are gifted a few precious months when all planets in our solar system are moving forward in their orbits, meaning there are no retrogrades to contend with, and we are out of Mercury retrograde’s shadow period.
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