MIRA

Glossary

Retrograde motion

Apparent backward movement of a planet through the zodiac as seen from Earth. The planet itself does not turn; this is due to speed differences.

What it means

Retrograde — apparent backward motion of a planet along the ecliptic. The planet does not actually turn around: this is how its path appears from the moving Earth when it overtakes it in orbit or vice versa. Mercury appears retrograde three times a year, Venus about once every 1.5 years, Mars roughly once every two years.

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