Is Mercury Retrograde

2026 — Present · Founder

Launch date: 29 Oct 2026

A one-answer site that tells you whether Mercury is in retrograde right now. It calculates retrograde periods from the orbits of Mercury and Earth and shows the dates of the current or next retrograde.

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Outcomes

Shipped a single-answer web tool that says whether Mercury is in retrograde today, with the dates of the current or next retrograde and a live countdown.
Calculates retrograde periods from the orbits of Mercury and Earth, with start and end dates in the visitor's local time and the surrounding shadow periods.
Added a date lookup, an apparent-speed chart, and short sections on the astronomy, the astrology and practical tips for retrograde periods.

Skills & technologies

Web Development Data Visualisation Astronomical Calculation UX Design Launched Oct 2026