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Saturn retrograde 1948: exact dates and times

Station instants computed with Swiss Ephemeris to the minute, in UTC. Saturn is retrograde about 0.97 times a year for 135–142 days.

Saturn is retrograde 2 times in 1948: from Dec 4, 1947, 11:35 UTC at 22°41′ Leo until Apr 17, 1948, 03:19 UTC at 15°46′ Leo; from Dec 17, 1948, 00:20 UTC at 6°13′ Virgo until May 1, 1949, 08:34 UTC at 29°19′ Leo.

Saturn retrograde periods in 1948

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
Dec 4, 1947, 11:35 UTC *	22°41′ Leo	Apr 17, 1948, 03:19 UTC	15°46′ Leo	134.66	6.92°	15°46′ Leo	22°41′ Leo
Dec 17, 1948, 00:20 UTC *	6°13′ Virgo	May 1, 1949, 08:34 UTC	29°19′ Leo	135.34	6.89°	29°19′ Leo	6°13′ Virgo

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

Sign changes during retrograde

Instant (UTC)	From	To
Apr 3, 1949, 03:41 UTC	Virgo	Leo

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