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 2025: from Dec 6, 2024, 23:33 UTC at 6°10′ Leo until Feb 24, 2025, 02:00 UTC at 17°01′ Cancer.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2024, 23:33 UTC * | 6°10′ Leo | Feb 24, 2025, 02:00 UTC | 17°01′ Cancer | 79.1 | 19.16° | 17°01′ Cancer | 6°10′ Leo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025, 10:44 UTC | Leo | Cancer |
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