Uranus Retrograde 2027: exact dates, shadow periods and meaning
Author: Viktor Balakirev · Published
In 2027 Uranus is retrograde 2 times: September 10, 2026 – February 8; September 15 – February 12, 2028. Below: exact station times, signs and degrees, and the shadow of each loop. All times are UTC.
Period 1: September 10, 2026 – February 8
- Retrograde
- — · 151 days
- Signs
- Gemini
- Arc
- from 5°41′ Gemini back to 1°40′ Gemini
- Pre-shadow
- from · 108 days
- Post-shadow
- until · 107 days
- Whole loop with shadow
- 366 days
- Uranus — enters the pre-shadow (degree of the coming direct station)
- Uranus — stations retrograde in Gemini (5°41′)
- Uranus — opposition to the Sun — the middle of the loop
- Uranus — stations direct in Gemini (1°40′)
- Uranus — leaves the post-shadow (degree of the retrograde station)
Period 2: September 15 – February 12, 2028
- Retrograde
- — · 151 days
- Signs
- Gemini
- Arc
- from 9°57′ Gemini back to 5°55′ Gemini
- Pre-shadow
- from · 108 days
- Post-shadow
- until · 107 days
- Whole loop with shadow
- 365 days
- Uranus — enters the pre-shadow (degree of the coming direct station)
- Uranus — stations retrograde in Gemini (9°57′)
- Uranus — opposition to the Sun — the middle of the loop
- Uranus — stations direct in Gemini (5°55′)
- Uranus — leaves the post-shadow (degree of the retrograde station)
How often and how long
From the ephemeris 2000–2050: Uranus turns retrograde on average 1 times a year (a new period every 370 days on median); one period lasts 149–154 days, the whole loop with the shadow 360–368 days.
FAQ
When is Uranus retrograde in 2027?
Uranus is retrograde in 2027: from September 10, 2026 18:27 to February 8 12:29 (Gemini); from September 15 09:09 to February 12, 2028 23:49 (Gemini) (UTC).
When are the Uranus retrograde shadow periods in 2027?
from May 25, 2026 to May 26 (the whole loop 366 days); from May 30 to May 29, 2028 (the whole loop 365 days). The pre-shadow starts when the planet passes the degree of its coming direct station; the post-shadow ends when it gets back to the degree of the retrograde station.
How long does Uranus retrograde last?
In 2027: 151 days, 151 days. From the ephemeris 2000–2050: 149–154 days, on average 1 times a year; the whole loop with the shadow 360–368 days.
Where does this fall in your chart?
The dates are the same for everyone; the house and aspects are yours alone. A free natal chart and personal transits show which area of your life it touches.
Dates, times, signs and degrees are computed with the Swiss Ephemeris.