Mercury next enters retrograde in 72 days.
Solar activity was very low. Only plage was observed on the visible disk. A dimming was observed the SE quadrant in GOES-16 SUVI/195 imagery after 05/1300 UTC; however, no subsequent CME signature was identified in available coronagraph imagery.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently above average, making retrograde effects moderately increased.
There are no planets in retrograde!
The Solar System at a Glance
Solar wind parameters, as measured by the DSCOVR spacecraft, reflected mostly nominal conditions. Total magnetic field strength ranged between 2-8 nT. No significant periods of southward Bz were observed. Solar wind speeds were between ~400-450km/s. Phi angle was variable.
There is a 10% chance of solar activity, with a 1% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
Mercury
Not in Retrograde
Next Retrograde starts on 17 June, 2020
Fun Fact About Mercury
A day on the surface of Mercury lasts 176 Earth days, but a year on Mercury takes only 88 Earth days!