Mars retrograde 2069: 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 2069: from Oct 23, 2069, 06:16 UTC at 18°04′ Gemini until Jan 4, 2070, 08:14 UTC at 1°07′ Gemini.

Mars retrograde periods in 2069

All instants UTC. Arc = degrees travelled backwards between the two stations.
Stations retrograde	At	Stations direct	At	Days	Arc	Pre-shadow from	Post-shadow to
Oct 23, 2069, 06:16 UTC *	18°04′ Gemini	Jan 4, 2070, 08:14 UTC	1°07′ Gemini	73.08	16.95°	1°07′ Gemini	18°04′ Gemini

* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.

✦ By Yuri Kan · verified against Swiss Ephemeris (JPL DE441) computations · Methodology · Updated 2026-09-05

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