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 1988: from Aug 26, 1988, 14:40 UTC at 11°28′ Aries until Oct 28, 1988, 05:07 UTC at 29°53′ Pisces.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1988, 14:40 UTC | 11°28′ Aries | Oct 28, 1988, 05:07 UTC | 29°53′ Pisces | 62.6 | 11.59° | 29°53′ Pisces | 11°28′ Aries |
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1988, 22:02 UTC | Aries | Pisces |
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