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 1950: from Feb 12, 1950, 05:48 UTC at 11°02′ Libra until May 3, 1950, 15:51 UTC at 22°01′ Virgo.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 1950, 05:48 UTC | 11°02′ Libra | May 3, 1950, 15:51 UTC | 22°01′ Virgo | 80.42 | 19.03° | 22°01′ Virgo | 11°02′ Libra |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 1950, 11:05 UTC | Libra | Virgo |
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