Mercury next enters retrograde in 58 days.
Solar activity was very low. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed in available coronagraph imagery.
The solar kp index is active, reinforcing 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 were at nominal levels. Solar wind speed ranged from 294-335 km/s. Total field ranged from 1-3 nT while the Bz component varied between +/-3 nT. Phi was oriented in a positive solar sector from 19/0000Z through about 09/0720 UTC. Phi angle was oriented in a mostly negative sector thereafter.
There is a 35% chance of solar activity, with a 20% 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!