Jupiter · sky calendar
Jupiter retrograde 2026 to 2028
Jupiter is next retrograde from 13 December 2026 to 13 April 2027, in Leo.
Jupiter rules growth, luck, learning and belief. It is retrograde for about 4 months every year.
Jupiter retrograde dates
| Begins (UTC) | Ends (UTC) | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 11 November 2025, 16:42 UTC (10:12 PM IST) | 11 March 2026, 03:30 UTC (9:00 AM IST) | Cancer 25.2° to 15.1° |
| 13 December 2026, 00:57 UTC (6:27 AM IST) | 13 April 2027, 02:12 UTC (7:42 AM IST) | Leo 27° to 17° |
| 12 January 2028, 08:54 UTC (2:24 PM IST) | 13 May 2028, 20:01 UTC (1:31 AM IST, 14 May) | Virgo 27.5° to 17.5° |
Jupiter sign changes 2026 to 2028
| Enters | When (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Leo | 30 June 2026, 05:53 UTC (11:23 AM IST) | |
| Virgo | 26 July 2027, 04:50 UTC (10:20 AM IST) | |
| Libra | 24 August 2028, 05:09 UTC (10:39 AM IST) |
Frequently asked questions
When is Jupiter retrograde next?
Jupiter is next retrograde from 13 December 2026 to 13 April 2027, in Leo.
How often is Jupiter retrograde?
Jupiter is retrograde for about 4 months every year.
What does Jupiter retrograde mean in astrology?
Jupiter rules growth, luck, learning and belief. During its retrograde astrologers advise reviewing, revising and slowing down in those areas rather than starting something new.
Is Jupiter really moving backwards?
No. Retrograde motion is an optical effect: as Earth passes or is passed by another planet, that planet appears to reverse against the background stars for a while.
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Computed from NASA JPL DE421, tropical zodiac. Open data under CC BY 4.0.
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