Remote viewing claims include perception of past events, a phenomenon sometimes called retrocognition.

Some remote viewers report accessing information not only spatially distant but also temporally remote, effectively 'viewing' events from the past. This aspect, known as retrocognition in parapsychology, suggests that consciousness might access information across time. Historical anecdotes, such as a remote viewer correctly describing long-gone structures or features, have been cited as examples. However, these claims are anecdotal and lack robust scientific substantiation.