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 2072: from Dec 2, 2071, 01:27 UTC at 0°35′ Leo until Feb 18, 2072, 12:43 UTC at 11°36′ Cancer.
| Stations retrograde | At | Stations direct | At | Days | Arc | Pre-shadow from | Post-shadow to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2071, 01:27 UTC * | 0°35′ Leo | Feb 18, 2072, 12:43 UTC | 11°36′ Cancer | 78.47 | 18.99° | 11°36′ Cancer | 0°35′ Leo |
* period crosses a year boundary and is listed in both years.
| Instant (UTC) | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2071, 07:32 UTC | Leo | Cancer |
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