Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Mars is retrograde about 0.47 times a year for 58–81 days.
Mars is retrograde once in 1946: from Dec 4, 1945, 22:49 UTC at 3°14′ Leo until Feb 21, 1946, 21:12 UTC at 14°07′ Cancer.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 1945, 22:49 UTC * | 3°14′ Leo | Feb 21, 1946, 21:12 UTC | 14°07′ Cancer | 78.93 | 19.12° | 14°07′ Cancer | 3°14′ Leo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 1945, 15:05 UTC | Leo | Cancer |
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