Mars retrograde 2018: exact dates and times

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 2018: from Jun 26, 2018, 21:05 UTC at 9°13′ Aquarius until Aug 27, 2018, 14:05 UTC at 28°37′ Capricorn.

Mars retrograde periods in 2018

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrogradeAtStations directAtDaysArcPre-shadow fromPost-shadow to
Jun 26, 2018, 21:05 UTC 9°13′ Aquarius Aug 27, 2018, 14:05 UTC 28°37′ Capricorn 61.71 10.61° 28°37′ Capricorn 9°13′ Aquarius

Sign changes during retrograde

Instant (UTC)FromTo
Aug 13, 2018, 02:14 UTC Aquarius Capricorn
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