Jupiter retrograde
Periods when Jupiterappears to move backward in the sky relative to Earth's reference frame. Computed from astronomical motion, not interpreted.
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Jupiter at Cancer 23° 43′ 42″
2026 retrograde periods
| Station retrograde | Station direct | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | 2026-03-11 | 100 days |
| 2026-12-13 | 2026-12-31 | 18 days |
2027 retrograde periods
| Station retrograde | Station direct | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-13 | 2027-04-13 | 121 days |
Jupiter retrograde frequency
Jupiter is geocentrically retrograde once per year, for ~120 days. The apparent reversal is not actual backward motion in space — it is a geometric effect of Earth's and Jupiter's differing orbital speeds.
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Reference, not advice
This is cultural and astronomical reference, not personal prediction or advice.
Periods computed by sampling Jupiter's geocentric ecliptic longitude at daily intervals and identifying days where the 24-hour delta is negative. Edge dates may differ by ±1 day from ephemeris stations. This page does not recommend or warn against any personal activity.
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