Retrogrades happen when a planet appears to reverse its direction of motion in the sky as observed from Earth. They’re an optical illusion caused by the different speeds at which planets orbit the Sun. When a planet goes retrograde, it can be seen to move in the opposite direction, or west to east, in the… Continue reading What's in Retrograde Right Now?
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What is Mercury Retrograde and How Does It Affect You?
Mercury retrograde is a period when the planet Mercury appears to be moving backward in its orbit around the Sun. This optical illusion is caused by the different speeds at which Mercury and Earth orbit the Sun. Mercury takes about 88 days to orbit the Sun, while Earth takes about 365 days. This means that… Continue reading What is Mercury Retrograde and How Does It Affect You?
