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Mercury Combustion Dates and Timings in 2026
Period 1Started in 2025
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Saturday
Zodiac
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
28.04°
05:27 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Tuesday
Zodiac
Aquarius (Kumbha)
10.97°
09:33 UTC+5:30
Period 2
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Aquarius (Kumbha)
28.29°
13:31 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Aquarius (Kumbha)
16.08°
08:18 UTC+5:30
Period 3
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Aries (Mesha)
3.13°
04:34 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Tuesday
Zodiac
Taurus (Vrishabha)
25.27°
04:42 UTC+5:30
Period 4
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Cancer (Karka)
1.46°
01:29 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Gemini (Mithuna)
22.12°
14:46 UTC+5:30
Period 5
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Friday
Zodiac
Cancer (Karka)
12.85°
06:46 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Sunday
Zodiac
Virgo (Kanya)
10.53°
23:50 UTC+5:30
Period 6
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Thursday
Zodiac
Libra (Tula)
25.23°
08:11 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Wednesday
Zodiac
Libra (Tula)
11.14°
05:16 UTC+5:30
Period 7Continues into 2027
Combustion Begins
Mercury near the Sun
Monday
Zodiac
Scorpio (Vrishchika)
6.44°
06:08 UTC+5:30
Combustion Ends
Mercury away from the Sun
Saturday
Zodiac
Capricorn (Makara)
23.06°
00:08 UTC+5:30
From Ancient Texts
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
अस्तं गते तु सौम्ये च क्रूरे वा सूर्यसन्निधौ।
तद्बलं हीयते सर्वं फलं नैव प्रदीयते॥
astaṃ gate tu saumye ca krūre vā sūryasannidhau
tadbalaṃ hīyate sarvaṃ phalaṃ naiva pradīyate
When a benefic or malefic planet becomes combust near the Sun, its strength diminishes and it cannot deliver its results.
— Maharshi Parashara
How Mercury Combustion Happens - Astronomical Explanation
Mercury orbits the Sun in approximately 88 days and passes through different relative positions to the Sun as observed from Earth.
When Mercury comes within 14 degrees of the Sun, it is considered combust. Due to this proximity, Mercury is lost in the Sun's brilliance and becomes invisible to the naked eye.
In Vedic astrology, a combust Mercury is considered weak. It affects intellect, communication, and business capabilities.
How it's calculated today:
Sun-Mercury angular distance ≤ 14°
NASA JPL DE440/441 + Lahiri Ayanāṃśa
Mercury Combustion Pattern and Frequency
In 2026, there are 7 Mercury combustion periods.
Mercury combustion periods typically last 20–40 days. Being the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury is frequently near it.
Astrological Effects
- • Weakness in intellect and reasoning
- • Difficulties in communication and speech
- • Challenges in business and commerce
- • Errors in writing and calculations
- • Issues with contracts and agreements
Remedial Measures
- • Avoid major contracts during Mercury combustion
- • Chant Mercury (Budha) mantras
- • Donate green-colored items
- • Recite Vishnu Sahasranama