(WHTM) — Six planets in our solar system are moving “in retrograde” right now, and that’s getting a lot of people excited. Astrology sites are full of explanations on how retrograde motions are ...

From Dec. 6 through Feb. 23, Mars will enter retrograde motion, a period of about 10 weeks where the red planet will appear to move backward in the sky. Are you experiencing inner tension, heightened ...

Starting July 17, Mercury will be retrograde until August 10. During these three and a half weeks, many people expect life to go haywire—phones will break, contracts will fall through, you'll ...

You may be familiar with the notorious Mercury retrograde, but Mercury is not the only planet to go through this stress-inducing phase. In 2025, eight planets will retrograde at various times ...

But before you blame the cosmos for your phone glitches or that random text from your ex, remember that retrogrades aren’t punishments—they’re pauses. Think of them as the universe’s quality-control ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. From July 17 to Aug. 10, Mercury will appear to move ...

On March 10, 2026, Jupiter will appear to change direction in the night sky, marking the end of its retrograde motion, which began in November 2025. This phenomenon, which occurs when Earth overtakes ...

What does cognitive psychology make of sensitivity to Mercury retrograde? Let's explore the catastrophisation of everyday glitches and when stars are to blame.

The gas giant Jupiter will appear to reverse direction in the night sky from tonight (March 10) onward, bringing an end to its temporary retrograde motion that began in November 2025, which saw it ...

Through the looking glass: Astronomers have uncovered a planetary system that challenges long-held beliefs about where planets can exist. This discovery suggests the universe may hold far more ...