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Jupiter retrograde 2026 and 2027
Jupiter goes retrograde once a year for about four months. Between January 2026 and December 2027 there are 2 retrograde periods touching those years.
Dates (UK time)
| Stations retrograde | Stations direct | Length | Zodiac span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 November 2025, 16:45 GMT | 11 March 2026, 03:26 GMT | 119 days | 25° Cancer → 15° Cancer |
| 13 December 2026, 00:58 GMT | 13 April 2027, 03:13 BST | 121 days | 27° Leo → 16° Leo |
In astrology
Jupiter stands for growth, luck and learning. Its yearly retrograde is read as a time for inner growth rather than outward expansion.
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The astronomy
Jupiter orbits outside Earth's orbit. It looks retrograde when Earth overtakes it, around the time it is opposite the Sun in our sky, which is also when it is brightest and best placed to see.
Dates here are the 'stations', the moments the planet's apparent motion along the ecliptic stops and reverses, worked out with astronomy-engine to the nearest minute or so.
Questions answered
How often does Jupiter go retrograde?
Once a year for about four months.
When does Jupiter go retrograde in 2025?
11 November 2025 until 11 March 2026, in Cancer.
When does Jupiter go retrograde in 2026?
13 December 2026 until 13 April 2027, in Leo.
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